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The Sleeping Beauties: And Other Stories of Mystery Illness

by Suzanne O'Sullivan
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Unraveling global psychosomatic medical mysteries.

"The Sleeping Beauties" isn't just a medical book; it's a deep dive into the human psyche and its responses to cultural and environmental stressors. Dr. O'Sullivan's compassionate exploration of these bewildering illnesses will not only satisfy your curiosity but also challenge how you think about the intersection of health, culture, and the power of the mind. Perfect for anyone fascinated by the enigmas of the human body and the ways our environments shape us.

  • Royal Society Science Book Prize Nominee (2021)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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The Sleeping Beauties: And Other Stories of Mystery Illness

by Suzanne O'Sullivan
$11.90 Now $9.90 Save 17% more
ISBN: 9781529010572
Authors: Suzanne O'Sullivan
Publisher: Picador
Date of Publication: 2022-03-31
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: History, Science
Related Topics: Psychology, Health, Social Justice, Mental Health, Medicine, Microhistory, Medical, Neuroscience
Goodreads rating: 3.91
(rated by 2062 readers)

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In The Sleeping Beauties, Dr. Suzanne O'Sullivan investigates psychosomatic disorders, traveling the world to visit communities suffering from culture-bound psychosomatic syndromes. From a derelict post-Soviet mining town in Kazakhstan to the Mosquito Coast of Nicaragua to the heart of the Mar�a Mountains in Colombia, O'Sullivan records the remarkable stories of syndromes related to her by people from all walks of life. These case studies are recounted with compassion and humanity, shedding light on the complexity of psychogenic illness. Sorry! Book description for this title is not available.
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Unraveling global psychosomatic medical mysteries.

"The Sleeping Beauties" isn't just a medical book; it's a deep dive into the human psyche and its responses to cultural and environmental stressors. Dr. O'Sullivan's compassionate exploration of these bewildering illnesses will not only satisfy your curiosity but also challenge how you think about the intersection of health, culture, and the power of the mind. Perfect for anyone fascinated by the enigmas of the human body and the ways our environments shape us.

  • Royal Society Science Book Prize Nominee (2021)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.