Name: Against Medical Advice
ISBN: 9780316024754

James Patterson

Hal Friedman

A nonfiction account by the best-selling suspense author follows a family's decades-long struggle with their son's mysterious medical disorder that from the age of five induced violent physical tics and prompted traumatic treatments, a nightmarish situation that also pitted the family against a disheartening medical establishment.

One Family's Struggle with an Agonizing Medical Mystery

Against Medical Advice

James Patterson and Hal Friedman narrate the real life of Cory Friedman as he navigates Tourette’s Syndrome and severe OCD.  Cory was a normal kid until about 5 years old when he suddenly became unable to control his body.  Throw in a severe case of OCD and he was living in hell.  This is his journey navigating the illnesses, medical advices and treatments and even addiction.  It will grip your heart!

Barbara Williford

James Patterson and Hal Friedman narrate the real life of Cory Friedman as he navigates Tourette’s Syndrome and severe OCD.  Cory was a normal kid until about 5 years old when he suddenly became unable to control his body.  Throw in a severe case of OCD and he was living in hell.  This is his journey navigating the illnesses, medical advices and treatments and even addiction.  It will grip your heart!

Trigger warnings:  substance abuse

Against Medical Advice One Family's Struggle with an Agonizing Medical Mystery

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