Everyone should read this!

So invaluable to everyone's lives. Very thought provoking. I think this should be an essential text for all medical professions.

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A very good read for insight into stress and chronic illness

I reached for this book whilst struggling with chronic fatigue (CFS), although there is not much written on this condition there is lots of useful information and insight into how stress, childhood, emotions, environment etc can lead to the manifestation of chronic illnesses.
I resonated a lot with the patients stories and it made me think deeper about what may be the causes of my illness and what I may do help my healing.

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Endearingly interesting

So many stories and valuable information to deepen our thoughts about our own stories and self. I will always keep this book on my mind x

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Groundbreaking

I had recently finished the brilliant The Body Keeps the Score, so I didn't really want to read this; it was my friend's recommendation. But I am truly blown away by the lessons that I have learnt reading this. There are so many interesting talking points about life and how we live it. I've just purchased the paper copy so that I can revisit key points. You can enjoy this book if you are happy, or going through a tough time. It's for everyone.

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An essential book for our time

Essential read for every person young and old. We will find ourselves, our friends and our family members in the patients’ stories as our society is full of stress and unresolved emotional issues. This book is gold.

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A must read /listen

Really reaffirmed what I believed to be true
Wish I had read years ago, brilliant

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A wealth of Knowledge

So much in this book to learn from. Excellent, loved every chapter. It definitely made me think about some lifestyle changes.

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Great book, but genetics are still important

I thoroughly enjoyed this book & would recommend people with chronic pain conditions etc to read, as it's very informative. As a MH professional myself I agree with the principle that the mind & body are 1 & there is an interplay & our environment & mental state has a massive impact on our physical health. I think the 7 A's of healing were helpful & wish there was more on this in the book, as practical guidance. That said, I think genetics has a bigger role to play than the author suggests. We shouldn't downplay the psychosocial or the bio roles in the biopsychosocial model of health. Genetics has come a long way & is actually much more exciting than the book predicted it to be. Environment, upbringing, emotions, personality along with genetics, physical conditions, etc all interplay. I do think it's a powerful & informative book, so definitely give it a listen.

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Introspective

Very introspective book. You will most probably learn a thing or two about yourself. A thing or two that you always felt but never knew. I enjoy works that forxe me to think and this book made ne think about myself and I like to think I grew as a person a little bit from reading it. For me that is enough to recommend it to others

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Truly engaging and thought provoking

I've been interested in what Dr Gabor has to say for many years. recommend .

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