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Against Medical Advice

Written by: James Patterson, Hal Friedman
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 In this inspiring true story, a child struggles with Tourette's syndrome-and overcomes extraordinary challenges with the help of his loving parents.
Cory Friedman woke up one morning when he was five years old with the uncontrollable urge to twitch his neck. From that day forward his life became a hell of irrepressible tics and involuntary utterances, and Cory embarked on an excruciating journey from specialist to specialist to discover the cause of his disease. Soon it became unclear what tics were symptoms of his disease and what were side effects of the countless combinations of drugs. The only certainty is that it kept getting worse. Simply put: Cory Friedman's life was a living hell.Against Medical Advice is the true story of Cory and his family's decades-long battle for survival in the face of extraordinary difficulties and a maddening medical establishment. It is a heart-rending story of struggle and triumph with a climax as dramatic as any James Patterson thriller. Medical Mental Health Professionals & Academics Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Health Heartfelt Medical History

What the critics say

"A disturbing story but ultimately an inspiring one that affirms the power of families to overcome adversity."—Arizona Republic
"A work of naked truth, as disturbing as it is important...a gift of honesty, huge honesty, and hope, and a reminder that against all medical advice and odds, human beings can prevail."
—Patricia Cornwell, author of Portrait of a Killer
"A true story that reads like the most riveting of page-turners."
—Lisa Scottoline, author of Lady Killer
"Harrowing and heartbreaking . . . a story of astonishing courage. This book stands as a testament to the amazing power of one family's unconditional love for each other."—Tess Gerritsen, author of The Bone Garden
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Amazing true account of a Tourettes sufferer... and his remarkable family.. who stuck with him, doing all they cud to support his own feeling of..' I can do it ' ...his terrifying experiences and joyous victories. A must read for any family battling the odds to overcome.

I was spellbound!

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