Recovery : the lost art of convalescence
Francis, Gavin2022
Book
When it comes to illness, sometimes the end is just the beginning. Recovery and convalescence are words that exist at the periphery of our lives - until we are forced to contend with what they really mean. Here, GP and writer Gavin Francis explores how - and why - we get better, revealing the many shapes recovery takes, its shifting history and the frequent failure of our modern lives to make adequate space for it. Characterised by Francis's beautiful prose and his view of medicine as 'the alliance of science and kindness', 'Recovery' is a book about a journey that most of us never intend to make. Along the way, he unfolds a story of hope, transformation, and the everyday miracle of healing.
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stockroom | Adult non-fiction paperback | 615.5 FRA | Onloan - Due: 24 Oct 2025 |
Main title:
Recovery : the lost art of convalescence / Gavin Francis.
Author:
Francis, Gavin, authorWellcome Collection, associated with work
Imprint:
London : Profile Books, 2022.
Collation:
xii, 127 pages ; 18 cm
Notes:
Published in association with Wellcome Collection."Published in association with Wellcome Collection"--Title page verso.
ISBN:
9781800810488 (pbk)
Dewey class:
615.5615.5 FRA615.5.FRA
Language:
English
BRN:
3210845