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

" The writing won't blow you away. But, the story of a young man struggling with Tourette's, anxiety issues, and OCD will remind you to be a little more compassionate and emphatic to the struggles of others. Bad behavior isn't necessarily always bad behavior; sometimes, it's just a symptom of a much bigger issue. That's something I tried to remember while teaching, but sometimes it's easy to forget. "

" this book really pulls on the emotions...mad...glad...very sad. Great book "

" This book helped me understand what kids with mental health issues and behavioral problems go through as well as the way it affects their families. "

" This is a true story of Cory and his family's decades-long battle for survival in the face of extraordinary difficulties and a maddening medical establishment. It is a heart-rending story of struggle and triumph with a climax as dramatic as any James Patterson thriller. "

" This was a sad and touching book about a kid with Tourette's Syndrome. Not bad. "

" Uplifting true story of a courageous young man and his wonderful family who love him unconditionally! "

" A fast read! About a young boy who grows up with tics. Parents try everything doctors suggest. Parents see the effects the drugs and finally decide to stop. "

" Fascinating look at mental illness from the patients perspective. "

" IT IS A REALLY GOOD BOOK. IT WAS HEARTBREAKING AND YET HOPEFUL. "

" Amazing book! I read it all in one night. To me it was very gripping and personal since my oldest son (age 10) was recently diagnosed with Tourettes. The book is real and heartfelt and encouraging - highly recommend. "

" What terrible things medications can do to an already sick person. "

" Not a fan of this guy's fiction, but this was a good, if scary, read. "

" Its a true story about Cory Friedman,who was a patient of TOURETTE'S SYNDROME(multiple motor tics often accompanied by vocalisation or phonic tic). "

" Excellent read. Read it in less than 12 hours! Truely increased my awareness of Tourette's. There is much more to this terrible disease then many of us know! "

" Absolutely worth the time to read. "

" Story of son's illness somewhat interesting. "

" A good (true) book about a boy with Tourette's. It was sad but heartwarming. "

" SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO good. Amazing read. Sheds light on such a mysterious illness. I find it breaking my heart every page. As a mom, I can't imagine having your child go through this or the patience and devotion that his parents exhibit. This is a must read. "

" This is a story about a boy who has Tourette's syndrome "

" I greatly enjoyed this book. I love tourettes and medication and wilderness training, but perhaps not everyone would. One of the better books on tourettes I have read. "

" Easy read; interesting topic. "

" WOW!! I love James Patterson's fiction. I didn't read the summary for this book, but saw it was available from my library. This is a book any parent of a special needs child SHOULD read. I cried more than once while I read this. Like I said before, WOW!! "

" This was okay, but it reads a bit like a Hallmark Hall of Fame movie script. I liked "Passing for Normal" much better. "

" I am not typically a reader of nonfiction. I didn't know much about tourettes and I only know a slight bit more now. I thought the story was good overall, but it never really drew me in. I got tired of reading about all the medication and failures. I wish they had ellaborated more on his recovery. "

" Very unique book that medical professionals and mental health professionals should read. This is written about and in the words of a boy with Tourettes and OCD and many problems created by the medications tried by the various doctors. Lots of courage evidenced by the boy and his parents... "

" Quite different from Patterson..very interesting read. Learned a lot about Tourett's syndrome. Enjoyed this much better than MJ Fox's newest book. "

" Read this book in 8 hours. Puts everything into place for me since my husband as Tourettes. "

" Nice non-fiction work from Patterson "

" A very interesting read. Man alive, it sure made me thankful for NOT having to deal with this disease day to day basis. "

" This book is one of those that will stay with me forever. I feel I have developed more empathy and strength by walking in this boys shoes. "

" This kid went through so much and yet he made it in the end. "

" A page turning book that proves drugs are the not all that wonderful. I do not think I will look at Risperdal again without thinking of Cory's extra 45 pounds. Also proves that humans are cruel even if we try to not show it. Easy read that I would highly recommend. "

" This book is really a great insight into Tourette's syndrome. I would recommend it to everyone! "

" Book too close to home. "

" An amazing story. So thankful that Cory and his family were willing to share. Everyone who has, knows or works with a disability needs to read this book. It will give you hope to carry on! "

" I only read this (a James Patterson book) b/c my mother wanted me to. It's non-fiction. It wasn't so bad. About a kid with epilepsy. I read it in 2 hours. "

" Really interesting to consider the bad road that drugs to "fix you" can take you down. The plot and the writing are not amazing, but the subject matter keep the pages turning. It all started with Ritalin.... "

" I am amazed at how difficult some people's lives are and yet they keep going day after day. Cory's story gives the reader an insight into what life is like in a body racked by tourette's and OCD. "

" My favorite part was the "Father's Epilogue" at the end. "

" A boy and his family and their terrible struggle in finding a way to deal with Tourette's. "

" Remarkable story of strength and courage "