The Will to Live and Other Mysteries
Remen is a best-selling author (Kitchen Table Wisdom and My Grandfather's Blessings) as well as a psycho-oncologist in private practice for more than 20 years. Her work has earned her an international reputation in the field of mind/body health. In The Will To Live & Other Mysteries, she recounts her four decades of expertise with cancer patients, medical academia, and her own chronic illness. Remen is very aware of how American culture worships science, yet experience has taught her that "the will to live" can't be explained this way. Working with people who survived despite all medical odds made the author think in terms of hope, wonder, and healing the heart when dealing with patients. Citing examples from her own practice, Remen is inspirational; her tone is gentle, funny, and kind just the right note anyone would want in a physician or friend. Recommended for libraries with a large circulation of self-help books. Pam Kingsbury, Florence, ALCopyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.