The book we read in April to discuss at our May book club is Against Medical Advice. Five members attended this meeting. Debbie DP hosted with a fruit tray for dessert.
I choose this book because it was suggested to me by my mom. I love James Patterson so I decided it was a great choice. This book held my attention from beginning to end. Not the typical James Patterson. I read it very quickly couldn't put it down. This is the kind of book that makes you take a deep breath and say ahhhhh. Glad I choose it, glad I read it but not sure how I really felt after reading this book. The challenges faced by Cory were...well you need to read the book. I would highly recommend this book.
Against Medical Advice is written by James Patterson but told from the viewpoint of a child, Cory, It is a true account of his struggles with Tourette's Syndrome and the medical nightmares he went through from the array of drugs prescribed to treat him. As his symptoms multiply and grow worse, so does the pain, suffering and bewilderment he and his parents experience following various drug and treatment plans, ever hopeful and trusting the next combination of drugs or treatment will be what works. While this may sound like a rather depressing book to read, it was far from it. Cory's strength, courage, and fortitude dealing with the physical and mental assault on his young body and mind and his parents unconditional love and devotion to him will not only rekindle hope to families dealing with illness but to everyone reading their story.
I do think Cory's parents were somewhat overly indulgent with him to the point of using very poor judgment at times. As a parent and grandparent, I can sympathize with them for trying to compensate for all the anguish their son had to endure as well as the normal everyday childhood he was missing out on. I also wonder if the praises and accolades for his parents in all they did for him was really coming from Cory himself or if he had a little coaching from mom and dad. Voicing appreciation of one's parents is not typical for any kid I know. Then again, Cory was not your typical kid.
I highly recommend this very interesting, inspirational, and quick read.
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I choose this book because it was suggested to me by my mom. I love James Patterson so I decided it was a great choice. This book held my attention from beginning to end. Not the typical James Patterson. I read it very quickly couldn't put it down. This is the kind of book that makes you take a deep breath and say ahhhhh. Glad I choose it, glad I read it but not sure how I really felt after reading this book. The challenges faced by Cory were...well you need to read the book. I would highly recommend this book.
Against Medical Advice is written by James Patterson but told from the viewpoint of a child, Cory, It is a true account of his struggles with Tourette's Syndrome and the medical nightmares he went through from the array of drugs prescribed to treat him. As his symptoms multiply and grow worse, so does the pain, suffering and bewilderment he and his parents experience following various drug and treatment plans, ever hopeful and trusting the next combination of drugs or treatment will be what works. While this may sound like a rather depressing book to read, it was far from it. Cory's strength, courage, and fortitude dealing with the physical and mental assault on his young body and mind and his parents unconditional love and devotion to him will not only rekindle hope to families dealing with illness but to everyone reading their story.
I do think Cory's parents were somewhat overly indulgent with him to the point of using very poor judgment at times. As a parent and grandparent, I can sympathize with them for trying to compensate for all the anguish their son had to endure as well as the normal everyday childhood he was missing out on. I also wonder if the praises and accolades for his parents in all they did for him was really coming from Cory himself or if he had a little coaching from mom and dad. Voicing appreciation of one's parents is not typical for any kid I know. Then again, Cory was not your typical kid.
I highly recommend this very interesting, inspirational, and quick read.
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