Anatomy of an Illness as Perceived by the Patient bookcover

Anatomy of an Illness as Perceived by the Patient

Reflections on Healing and Regeneration

Norman Cousins 

(Author)

René Dubos 

(Introduction by)
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Description

The premise of Norman Cousins's enormously influential work is that the human mind is capable of promoting the body's capacity for combating illness and healing itself even when faced with a seemingly hopeless medical predicament.


The author recounts his personal experiences while working in close collaboration with his doctor to overcome a crippling and supposedly irreversible disease, and illustrates the life-saving and ultimately life-prolonging benefits to be gained by taking responsibility for one's own well-being.


Cousins's story is inspirational reading for anyone contending with a serious illness.

Product Details

PublisherW. W. Norton & Company
Publish DateSeptember 17, 2001
Pages194
LanguageEnglish
TypeBook iconHardback
EAN/UPC9780393041903
Dimensions7.5 X 5.3 X 0.8 inches | 0.7 pounds

About the Author

Norman Cousins was a longtime editor of the Saturday Review and the author of eleven books on health and healing, among other works.

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