Life in Rewind: The Story of a Young Courageous Man Who Persevered Over OCD and the Harvard Doctor Who Broke All the Rules to Help Him
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| Rating | : | 4.19 (740 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0061561533 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 256 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-04-14 |
| Language | : | English |
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The bond between them developed slowly and with difficulty, but ultimately proved deeper than either suspected; after three years, Jenike mistakenly concluded that Zine's case was hopeless and stopped visiting. . From Publishers Weekly Starred Review. Unable to get Zine out of his house, leading OCD expert Jenike made the three-hour trip from his Boston office to Zine's Cape Cod home once a week. A passionate, faithful narrative from a reporter who understands the stakes and the people behind them, this is a fascinating, hopeful read. In her first book, veteran television producer Murphy, mother of an OCD patient, recounts the extraordinary, triumphant tale of Ed Zine, a man so mired in obsessive-compulsive behavior that he was trapped for six years in his squalid ba
"Great book" according to Ruth. This is an amazing book about one mans fight with OCD. I thought I understood the basic of the disease but I didn't. I hope that this book lights the way for those suffering from this disorder. I only wish the world had more doctors like Dr. Jenike.. The best Non- Fiction story of the year! Kathy Posner This story about a young man, Ed Zine, whose life spiraled into a mental illness so profound he actually believed he could stop the progression of time by living his life in reverse - including walking, talking, and reading, is one of the most heart warming stories. Very insightful! This is a very important book for all those who suffer from mental illness and their family members. I learned a lot. It was also quite uplifting. After all, miracles are possible in the dark world of mental illness!!!! It brought me to tears and to a sense of awe!
Written by Terry Weible Murphy with Zine and Jenike, Life in Rewind provides a shocking picture of severe Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and the surprising and unorthodox lengths to which a doctor goes to help his patient. The Washington Times calls this, “An extraordinary story.” It is that and much more.. Jenike, who broke through the boundaries of traditional medicine to save him. Well-rounded, powerful, and inspirational.”—Kirkus Reviews In the vein of Manic and Girl, Interrupted, and the popular stories of Oliver Sacks, Life in Rewind is the captivating true story of promising young athlete Ed Zine’s sudden descent into severe mental illness, and the brilliant Harvard doctor, Michael A. “A surprising tale of success by medical science confronted with a nearly insurmountable di