Synopses & Reviews
This is a personal narrative, a record of my passage among victims of chronic pain and the discoveries that have come from those encounters. I write for physicians, nurses, therapists, and caregivers, but mostly, I write for you who suffer the disease. I know you very well, perhaps as well as anybody in the world. I have listened to your stories with patience and attention, and I have been greatly rewarded. You have trusted me with the deep recesses of your thoughts and fears, and the memories of the dreadful experiences that are so often the origin of chronic pain. I have treated thousands of you and I believe I have some understanding of your illness. I offer a series of essays about people like you who suffer chronic pain. From their case histories, I derive certain conclusions. Some conclusions are bold and imaginative. Some are disturbing and frightful. Not all of them will apply to you, but some certainly will. My wish is that you gain greater understanding of you.
Review
“Dr. Cochrans book should be read by all physicians and given to all patients who suffer with chronic pain.” -Clifton K. Meador, MD, Executive Director/ Meharry Vanderbilt Alliance
“As an advocate for chronic pain patients, Dr. Cochran presents and accurate account of the personal and painful struggles of his patients. This exceptional book will enlighten patients and health care practitioners.” -Sharon Ostalecki, PhD, author of The Complete Guide to Fibromyalgia: From Medical Experts and Patients