Against Medical Advice

by James Patterson, Hal Friedman Narrated by Kevin T. Collins

Overview

Cory Friedman woke up one morning when he was five years old with the uncontrollable urge to shake his head and his life was never the same again. From that day forward his life became a hell of uncontrollable tics, urges, and involuntary utterances. Eventually he is diagnosed with Tourette's Syndrome and Obsessive Compulsive disorder, and Cory embarks on an excruciating journey from specialist to specialist, enduring countless combinations of medications in wildly varying doses. Soon it becomes unclear what tics are symptoms of his disease and what are side effects of the drugs. The only certainty is that it kept getting worse. Despite his lack of control, Cory is aware of every embarrassing movement, and sensitive to every person's reaction to his often aggravating presence. Simply put: Cory Friedman's life is a living hell.


AGAINST MEDICAL ADVICE is the true story of Cory and his family's decades-long battle for survival in the face of extraordinary difficulties and a maddening medical establishment. It is a heart-rending story of struggle and triumph with a climax as dramatic as any James Patterson thriller.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

"A disturbing story but ultimately an inspiring one that affirms the power of families to overcome adversity."—Arizona Republic

"A work of naked truth, as disturbing as it is important...a gift of honesty, huge honesty, and hope, and a reminder that against all medical advice and odds, human beings can prevail."
—Patricia Cornwell, author of Portrait of a Killer

"A true story that reads like the most riveting of page-turners."
—Lisa Scottoline, author of Lady Killer

"Harrowing and heartbreaking . . . a story of astonishing courage. This book stands as a testament to the amazing power of one family's unconditional love for each other."—Tess Gerritsen, author of The Bone Garden

author of The Bone Garden Tess Gerritsen

"Harrowing and heartbreaking . . . a story of astonishing courage. This book stands as a testament to the amazing power of one family's unconditional love for each other."

author of Lady Killer Lisa Scottoline

"A true story that reads like the most riveting of page-turners."

author of Portrait of a Killer Patricia Cornwell

"A work of naked truth, as disturbing as it is important...a gift of honesty, huge honesty, and hope, and a reminder that against all medical advice and odds, human beings can prevail."

Arizona Republic

"A disturbing story but ultimately an inspiring one that affirms the power of families to overcome adversity."

Product Details

BN ID:	2940173395320
Publisher:	Hachette Audio
Publication date:	10/20/2008
Edition description:	Unabridged

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