Review:Dr. Welch once again does a great job breaking down some of the myths and fallacies of our modern medicalized world and gives physicians and patients a road map for living a healthy and relatively unmedicalized lifestyle.

The writing style is succinct and direct, mixing in humor (often self-effacing) and anecdotes from his professional and personal life. As a fellow physician, I wish all of our colleagues would read this book and gain some understanding of how we may sometimes do harm eve... Read more

Review:There are quite a few books out now with a similar thesis to this one,namely, a lot of conventional medical wisdom is wrong. I believe that is true and if this is the first and only book you read on the topic, you will be better informed. However, after reading several similar books, I have found that all of these doctors who claim that most previous research is shoddy and wrong have forgotten that someday, another doctor will say the same about some of their ideas because of new, compelling res... Read more

Review:I love medical history. This book did not disappoint. It takes a pivotal period and brings it to life in full color. Not good to eat and read this book at the same time if you have a queasy stomach. Great writing. Great research. Great read. Read more

Review:This book is very informative about the back pain industry and alternative ways of helping your back. However, the people involved in the alternative ways differ greatly in philosophy and approach. It is quite confusing out there if you're trying to diminish or heal your back pain. The author was much more critical and analytical about the back pain industry regarding medicine (doctors, medications, surgeries) but not critical or analytical about alternative methods discussed in her book such as... Read more

Review:This book should be required reading or at least present in all preppers library. Excellent coverage of required knowledge needed to survive bad times.
If you are a prepper, you MUST have this book in your library. Read more

Review:Beautifully written, inspiring stories of how one might celebrate a friend or loved one's final days, assuming (a) the patient is relatively lucid and communicative, and (b) is surrounded by people who are actively engaged. As such, this book best serves readers who still have the luxury of their mental faculties to craft a meaningful death--for themselves or a cognizant loved one. Unfortunately, scant few pages are devoted to the process of "dying well" for those already ravaged by dementia o... Read more

Review:Riveting historical account of a major NY health institution and its influence on the academic and medical communities. This is a must read for all New Yorkers, as well as anyone who enjoys a fascinating and educational book. I intend to follow it soon with Mr. Oshinsky's Pulitzer winner on polio. Read more

Review:Read this book when it first hit the book shelves and was horrified by the stance NOT taken by the Reagan administration. The problem is ...not much has changed! The monies allocated are paltry sums and the larger amounts are due to celebrities like Lia Taylor and Elton John due to their tireless efforts. This work is an historic masterpiece that truly documented the unnecessary loss of an entire generation of lives! Read more

Review:A must read for everyone in the customer service world. Fred Lee has so many inspirational ideas and down-home stories that as I was reading I making notes to share with my staff. There is no reason any business cannot be exceptional after employing his suggestions. Way to go, Mr. Lee! Read more