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Brittle Bones, Stout Hearts and Minds: Adults with Osteogenesis Imperfecta [Paperback]

Joan Ablon (Author)

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ISBN-10: 0763760056 | ISBN-13: 978-0763760052 | Publication Date: February 11, 2009 | Edition: 1

Brittle Bones, Stout Hearts and Minds is written for patients with Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI), their families and those who treat them including physicians, nurses, social workers, genetics counselors, and other persons with interests in differing kinds of physical disabilities. The book chronicles life experiences, coping patterns, and strategies for daily living of adults with OI, through personal accounts of medical experiences, education, economics, physical intimacy, dating, marriage, and general lifestyle issues. There are no other comparable books that deal with psychosocial issues of adults with OI.

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Paperback: 272 pages
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers; 1 edition (February 11, 2009)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0763760056
ISBN-13: 978-0763760052
Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 6.9 x 0.6 inches
Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #686,179 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Brittle Bones, United States, Children's Hospital, Early Medical Experiences, East Coast, Shady Acres, Lou Ann, Little People of America, San Francisco, New York City, Fast Lane, Eastern European, Osteogenesis Imperfecta Foundation

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