The Complete Manual of Things That Might Kill You: A Guide to Self-Diagnosis for Hypochondriacs [Hardcover]

Knock Knock (Compiler), Megan E. Bluhm Foldenauer (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 21, 2007

As a hypochondriac, you've had to satisfy your need for self-diagnosis with medical reference materials written for the masses until now. Dedicated entirely to your unique perspective on health, this revolutionary book outlines the world's worst maladies, conveniently organized according to your symptoms (real or imagined). You're going to die of something--why not choose an ailment that's rare and hard to pronounce?

Editorial Reviews

Review

The Complete Manual of Things That Might Kill You,/i>, or a guide to how an innocent body ache of yours could go horribly wrong. Hypochondriacs; that itch you're feeling to read this book? Could be anthrax. ----Entertainment Weekly

Product Details

• Hardcover: 192 pages
• Publisher: Knock Knock (September 21, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1601060351
• ISBN-13: 978-1601060358
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 8 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #164,062 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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29 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Greatest coffee table book EVER, June 4, 2008

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J. T. Stern (Los Angeles, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Complete Manual of Things That Might Kill You: A Guide to Self-Diagnosis for Hypochondriacs (Hardcover)

I had this book out when family was over and everyone was checking it out. Basically, you look up your symptom (headache, whatever) and the book tells you what terrible disease you're dying from. I don't understand the reviewer complaining about the medical advice -- um, hello, it's a HUMOR BOOK! And my two sisters are nurses and they thought everything was hilarious. It looks legit to me! (And I watch Grey's Anatomy and House, so I am clearly an expert.) Seriously, this book is probably used by the writers of those TV shows because just like on the show, the most innocent symptoms indicate the most horrible killer disease ever. Just don't give it to your hypochondriac elderly aunt or anything. Also beware: My kids use it as a way to get out of school..hey, maybe I should try it for work..."Oh, my ribs hurt, I have costochondritis!"

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Morbidly funny, May 14, 2008

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Aileen (LOS ANGELES, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Complete Manual of Things That Might Kill You: A Guide to Self-Diagnosis for Hypochondriacs (Hardcover)

Perfect book for anyone who's never satisfied with the common cold. I especially like the "You Eat, You Suffer" section on foodborne illnesses.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Want to give this to sooooo many people I know, May 12, 2008

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Thea S. Klapwald - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Complete Manual of Things That Might Kill You: A Guide to Self-Diagnosis for Hypochondriacs (Hardcover)

I have so many friends who are constantly sending me those crazy emails telling me what might kill me next and I'm going to give each and every one of them this book. I love the Knock Knock style and pace, the amount of irreverence combined with knowledge. I always feel smarter but somewhat humbled as well after I read a Knock Knock piece. Keep 'em coming.