Going Under: Preparing Yourself for Anesthesia : Your Guide to Pain Control and Healing Techniques - Before, During and After Surgery

By Elliot Essman and Monica W. Furlong

This 1989 second volume of Professor Williams' translation of al-Tabari's account of the early 'Abbasi empire focuses on the reigns of the son - al-Mahdi - and grandsons - al-Hadi and Harun al-Rashid - of Caliph al-Mansur, the subject of the first volume. This was the 'Golden Prime' of the empire, before the civil war between the sons of al-Rashid and the movement of the capital away from Baghdad. Also considered is the story of the Persian aristocratic family, the Barmakis, who became the real rulers under the indolent al-Rashid, until he destroyed them in a rage which astonished his contemporaries. The events are narrated through the reminiscences of eyewitnesses, woven together by the great historiographer al-Tabari (d. 923). The translator of the volume is an Islamicist who has lived many years in the Arab world and has a rare knowledge of its culture and literature.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0963645161
• ISBN13: 9780963645166
• Release Date: January 1994
• Publisher: Autonomy Pub Co
• Length: 190 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.3" x 0.5" x 5.5"

Customer Reviews

Filled With Useful Information For My Surgery

I found Going Under filled with useful information that helped me get through my recent hernia surgery. Sometimes you get skeptical about relaxation techniques, but the ones given here really worked for me. I also like the tone of the book. It is respectful yet informative.

Useful and to the point

This is the rare no fluff fat free book that gets right to the point.

Helped me get through.

I was able to have less pain because of this book. In six weeks I have to undergo another surgery. I am less afraid and I think this helps me heal.

Very practical health writing.

I have enjoyed Dr. Furlong's television show on public TV for some time, especially because she shies away from easy answers to tough health questions. Going Under is a book without the usual fill. Even though mind/body techniques seem to be paramount in Dr. Furlong's philosophy, she is not afraid to bring up the issue of the appropriate use of narcotic drugs for surgical pain. I understand pain issues better now that I have read this book.

Helped me immensely with my surgery.

I want to commend Dr. Furlong for her unique contribution to books on healing. The techniques she outlined were excellent and helped me get over a lot of my apprehension before my surgery. A thorough book like this in this area was needed.