Author: Cousins, Norman; Dubos, Rene (introduction).
Title: Anatomy of an Illness As Perceived by the Patient: Reflections on Healing and Regeneration.
Description: New York Bantam Books, 1991. Modern reprint ed. Paperback trade, very good condition, minor edgewear. 175 pp. A classic bestselling account showing how one man proved your mind can cure your body. The American journalist (editor of Saturday Review) fought a crippling life-threatening form or arthritis by mobilising the body's natural healing resources, including laughter, courage and tenacity, and with his doctor also learning from (and being open-minded about) the experiences of the patient. He also minimised taking drugs, and took ascorbic acid, which was controversial. The book contains six essays: the first about his illness, and the last about supportive letters he got from 3000 doctors after his essay on his illness was published in the 'New England Journal of Medicine'. (Modern reprint, after 1991, includes introduction by Rene Dubos.). ISBN: 0553343653

Keywords: biography, health, self-help, arthritis, united states 0553343653


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