James Brendan Patterson is an American author and philanthropist. Among his works are the Alex Cross, Michael Bennett, Women's Murder Club, Maximum Ride, Daniel X, NYPD Red, Witch and Wizard, and Private series, as well as many stand-alone thrillers, non-fiction and romance novels. In November 2015, Patterson received the Literarian Award from the National Book Foundation. Against Medical Advice is a drama of one family's courage, heartbreak, and sacrifice. Cory Friedman is a normal, healthy preschooler until one day, just before his fifth birthday, he inexplicably develops an irresistible urge to shake his head. Thus begins Cory's thirteen-year odyssey through hell as uncontrollable tics dominate every moment of his life, even to the point of disrupting his sleep. Cory is diagnosed with "one of the most complex cases of OCD, Tourette's syndrome, and anxiety disorder his doctors have ever seen." Some of his tics are so violent that he breaks his own teeth by biting down with tremendous force, tears muscle tissue with violent, uncontrolled twisting, and shatters tiles on the bathroom floor by repeatedly pounding them with his feet. In a desperate attempt to find a cure for their son's illness, Cory's parents, who remain loving and supportive throughout his ordeal, consult a plethora of doctors and visit specialized medical facilities throughout the country… You can listen online to free English audiobook “Against Medical Advice” by James Patterson and Hal Friedman on our website. Enjoy it!
