Here is a revolutionary new look at medicine and the mind-body connection to healing by a frank and unconventional physician-writer -- a book that taps the power of hope and healing that lies within each of us.Dr. Larry Dossey dared to break with traditional scientific, medical thought in his previous books, Space, Time & Medicine and Recovering The Soul.  Now he continues his investigation into the connection between mind, meaning, and illness through fascinating clinical stories from his many years of practice, he shows in true, almost often dramatic accounts how though and emotion do influence the body -- and can make the difference between life and death.  Writing with wonderful clarity and weaving together the ideas of physicists, philosophers, physicians, and researchers, Dr. Dossey illustrates the extraordinary ability of the mind and the body to perform miracles.Filled with case histories, clinical findings, and deeply inspiring personal stories, Meaning & Medicine is a thought-provoking and life-changing book.  It gives us both hope and power in the quest toward understanding the impact of attitudes, thoughts, and emotions on our health -- and our lives. Read Less