Better Than Well: American Medicine Meets the American Dream
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Interesting insight into why we are constantly in a search for being better, prettier, smarter, etc. Makes comparisons with studies in other cultures to show that things may not have to be this way. It's an easy read with some "aha" moments sprinkled throughout the book.
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Apr 23, Becca rated it liked it Shelves: Interesting premise, but Dr. Elliot has difficulty sticking to the thesis -- the book feels like it is wandering, and overstuffed.
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Carl Elliott prefers to write about himself in the third person in order to give the impression that he is too important to write his own biography.
It is, on the whole, well written and, here and there, will make you pause for thought. Alternatively you could re-read Jane Eyre , which is a story of a young woman who struggles to undergo personal growth without medical intervention and eventually discovered her true self.
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May 21, Heather rated it it was amazing. Oct 02, Lightreads rated it liked it Shelves: Trivia About Better Than Well If you answer yes to any of these questions and you are a wealthy American, the chances are, according to the author of this well written book, you will be going to see your doctor about it. Lisa rated it it was amazing Jun 17,
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