Rights Come to Mind
Book description
Through the sobering story of Maggie Worthen and her mother, Nancy, this book tells of one family's struggle with severe brain injury and how developments in neuroscience call for a reconsideration of what society owes patients at the edge of consciousness. Drawing upon over fifty in-depth family interviews, the history…
- Coming soon!
Why read it?
1 author picked Rights Come to Mind as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Fins combines personal narratives of patients he has encountered who have suffered severe neurological injuries with data from the field of neurology to explore the complex question of what it means to be in a persistent vegetative state—as well as one’s prognosis for recovery. A deeply compassionate volume that will make readers question what they believe about comas, death, and the gray area in between.
From Jacob's list on challenging ethical dilemmas in modern medicine.
Want books like Rights Come to Mind?
Our community of 10,000+ authors has personally recommended 100 books like Rights Come to Mind.
Browse books like Rights Come to Mind
5 book lists we think you will like!
Interested in rehabilitation, mental health, and psychology?
10,000+ authors have recommended their favorite books and what they love about them. Browse their picks for the best books about rehabilitation, mental health, and psychology.