Exploring The language of pain
In this book, David Biro expertly weaves together compelling stories and artwork from patients along with insights from some of our greatest thinkers, artists, and writers. Language can alleviate the…
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First published in 2010, it continues to find new readers today.
About the book
In this book, David Biro expertly weaves together compelling stories and artwork from patients along with insights from some of our greatest thinkers, artists, and writers. Language can alleviate the loneliness of pain and improve the chances that other people - family, friends, and doctors - will empathize and respond most effectively.--[book cover].
Themes and subjects
The book moves through ideas like Physiological aspects, Pain, Psychological aspects, Pain, psychological aspects, Physiopathology, and Empathy. These subjects give the story its texture and make it easy to recommend to the right reader.
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Readers who like to be challenged and moved in equal measure will feel at home here.
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