The Psychology of Chronic Illness: The Healing Work of Patients, Therapists, and Families

by Robert Shuman

With the onset of chronic illness, an individual and family's world, previously taken for granted, is often undone. The actual and potential losses from illness impact on family, friends, physicians,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0465095348
• ISBN13: 9780465095346
• Release Date: December 1996
• Publisher: Basic Books
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.4" x 9.5"

Customer Reviews

Immensely readable and compelling.

I had the opportunity to read Robert Shuman's book and thought it was wonderful. I found the book inspiring, immensely readable and compelling whether one has a chronic illness, knows someone who does, or may encounter it in some form in the future. On a broader level, the book helps readers think about life and the process of growing

A remarkable book.

This is a beautifully written book which addresses the harsh realities of chronic illness with sensitivity, intelligence, compassion and an abiding belief in the possibility of remaking a world fractured by the visitation of chronic illness. The author, who himself lives with multiple sclerosis, speaks to all whose lives have been impacted by chronic illness, whether as victim, friend or family member of a victim, co-worker or care-giver. This is a truly remarkable, moving, and wise book which offers the gift of genuine personal healing and hope