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Head First: The Biology of Hope and the Healing Power of the Human Spirit
Cousins' pionering account of his personal triumph over severe illness was the precurser of hundreds of articles and books dealing with the mind's ability to influence the body's health. Head First depicts Cousins' 10-year quest to find the proof that positive attitudes are actually biochemical factors which combat disease.
Paperback, 384 pages
Published
December 1st 1990
by Penguin Books
(first published 1989)
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David A Daly who is a stuttering specialist suggests that this book should be read by all SLP to have a better understanding of the psychology behind stuttering.
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I first read this book about 8 years ago. I had previously read Cousins' "Anatomy of an Illness." I am re-reading "Head First" because I find myself needing hope for a current medical condition.
I recommend this book to anyone suffering with chronic or other illness. I think both these books by Cousins should be required reading for medical students.
Cousins relays with empathy, respect, and scientific data the importance of hope and how the body is a source of it...more
I recommend this book to anyone suffering with chronic or other illness. I think both these books by Cousins should be required reading for medical students.
Cousins relays with empathy, respect, and scientific data the importance of hope and how the body is a source of it...more
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anyone interested in non-medical healing
excellent book by Norman Cousins who proved a killing disease could be overcome through laughter and vitamin C.
in this book he details his 10 years with a medical team to see if there was a biological basis for his experience.
many anecdotes of those whose change of thinking brought about physical changes - sending out the "T-cells".
in this book he details his 10 years with a medical team to see if there was a biological basis for his experience.
many anecdotes of those whose change of thinking brought about physical changes - sending out the "T-cells".
This was an interesting book with lots of information about the psychology behind hope and healing. It's not one that gripped me since it didn't have a storyline to follow, but I enjoyed pondering the things I read about in this book.
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