Lean on Me: 10 Powerful Steps to Moving Beyond Your Diagnosis and Taking Back Your Life

By Nancy Davis

Book Overview

At the young age of thirty-three, Nancy Davis was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. The finality of the neurologist's prognosis was devastating: within a year she would be confined to her bed and, at best, able to push the buttons on her television's remote control. Rather than accept a hopeless prognosis, Nancy learned about her illness and, in turn, created a new life for herself with a new health regimen and an expanded range of therapeutic options. In Lean on Me, Nancy shares her deeply personal story and provides a step-by-step guide for taking charge of your own health care in the face of life-threatening disease. Each step offers readers the strategies and strength to carry on when they are feeling overwhelmed and the concrete tools for actively seeking and receiving the best treatment. In the face of a medical crisis, Lean on Me shows how to navigate the health care waters, find hope, take positive action, and celebrate progress -- and supplies authoritative information that can save your life or the life of a loved one.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0743276531
• ISBN13: 9780743276535
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Atria Books
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.5" x 8.6"

Customer Reviews

Better than described

I received the book better than the condition that was stated on the site!! Shipped promptly. Will use this seller in the future.

Excellent Recommendation Dr. Phil

This book is worth the endorsement that Dr. Phil made on his program. The book is well-written and an easy read. It is informative and really makes you think about factors to consider when dealing with an illness, whether it is yours or a loved ones.

Moving

This book documents the struggles of having an illness and the path to follow to empower oneself back to health or just to live a better life. This book should not only be categorized in Health but also in Inspirational. Great book!

a must

Nancy brings hope and strength in her words. There are a lot of people, including myself, that are confused and intimidated by the healthcare industry. Reading this book helps to give you the knowledge and confidence to take charge and keep a positive outlook about your health. Share this gem with everyone you care about.

what a writer!

this is a great read. inspiring and moving, the author's story is quite an amazing personal journey. she shares her ups and downs, but more importantly her knowledge. it's something to have this much wisdom and insight packed into one book. i thoroughly enjoyed and highly recommend this work!