Anatomy of an illness as perceived by the patient : reflections on healing and regeneration
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New York : Norton, [1979].
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192 pages ; 19 cm
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Published
New York : Norton, [1979].
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English

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 180-192).
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Norman Cousin's enormously influential best-selling book illustrates the concept at the heart of the holistic health principle: that the human mind is capable of promoting the body's potential for healing itself even when faced with a seemingly hopeless medical predicament. Recounting his personal experiences of working in close collaboration with his doctor to overcome a crippling and supposedly irreversible disease, Cousins outlines the life-saving and ultimately life-prolonging benefits to be gained by taking responsibility for one's own well-being. "I have learned," the author writes, "never to underestimate the capacity of the human mind and body to regenerate -- even when the prospects seem most wretched." This remarkable story of the triumph of the human spirit is inspirational reading for anyone contending with a serious illness.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Cousins, N. (1979). Anatomy of an illness as perceived by the patient: reflections on healing and regeneration . Norton.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Cousins, Norman. 1979. Anatomy of an Illness As Perceived By the Patient: Reflections On Healing and Regeneration. Norton.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Cousins, Norman. Anatomy of an Illness As Perceived By the Patient: Reflections On Healing and Regeneration Norton, 1979.

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Cousins, Norman. Anatomy of an Illness As Perceived By the Patient: Reflections On Healing and Regeneration Norton, 1979.

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