Features
- Cover Type: Paperback with 256 pages
- Published by: Harper Paperbacks May 4, 1990
- Written in: English
- ISBN 10 Number: 0060919833
- ISBN 13 Number: 978-0060919832
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Book Dimensions:
8.1 x 5.3 x 0.7 inches
- Weighs: 7.5 ounces
From Library Journal
Siegel, a New Haven surgeon, believes that the power of healing stems from the human mind and will, that his scalpel only buys time against cancer, and that self-love and determination are more important than choice of therapy. His philosophy has caused radical changes in his practice. Siegel recounts many arresting anecdotes: joyous stories of patients who survived against all odds, sad chronicles of those who seemingly gave up and assented to their own deaths. The author's credentials make this one of the more plausible books on the mind-body connection. For most public libraries and holistic health collections. Judith Eannarino, George Washington Univ. Lib., Washington, D.C.
Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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Product Review
"Run, don't walk, to the nearest bookstore and get this amazing book that explains how you can 'think' yourself sick or wellEvery family should have a copy. It can be a lifesaver." --
Ann Landers
Reader ReviewsI'm guilty and hesitant about not raving about this book. Bernie so obviously loves his exceptional patients and has done so much to highlight the importance of love as a part of healing. I do not agree with the chapter that talks about the cancer personality. The cancer personality is one theory -- there are many theories about cancer. This book simply lays a guilt trip on someone if they don't view cancer as the greatest opportunity to change their life for the better. If one practiced the visualizing and the drawing and the proactive working with physicians, and still didn't go into remission/cure, wouldn't one feel like a failure? First you have a cancer personality; second, you died without changing it.
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