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Recovery

The Lost Art of Convalescence

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Recovery

By: Dr Gavin Francis
Narrated by: Dr Gavin Francis
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The Sunday Times best seller: an uplifting account of hope and healing by GP Gavin Francis.

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' beautiful prose and his view of medicine as 'the alliance of science and kindness', Recovery is an audiobook 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.

©2022 Gavin Francis (P)2022 Profile Books Ltd History & Commentary Medicine & Health Care Industry Pain Management Physical Illness & Disease Medicine Feel-Good Health

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"I cannot think of anybody - patient or doctor - who will not be helped by reading this short and profound book." (Henry Marsh)

"A lovely little book." (Michael Rosen)
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Dr Francis reads his own work in a gentle manner. His tone and the content of his book, brought me great comfort and solace as I attempted my own convalescence. I highly recommend this to anyone recovering from an illness or accident.

Comforting!

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I loved this book. Hugely important explanation as to why it takes more than drugs to recover from illness, and how to recover well.

Very encouraging book about recovering from illness from kind, knowledgeable and highly informed doctor.

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As someone currently recovering from fatigue after covid I really enjoyed this book, it's both interesting and uplifting and well worth a listen.

Beautifully written and read

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