What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Circumcision [Paperback]

Paul M. Fleiss (Author), Frederick Hodges (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: 2002

"Packed with sensible information, practical solutions that work, and landmark information on male health and child care...an indispensible guide for parents" - Dr Dean Edel Each year, almost two million boys are routinely circumcised after birth -- even though there is rarely a sound medical reason to do so! The foreskin is more than just a piece of skin: It's a very important, specialized, and unique part of the male body. Now a leading pediatrician exposes the myths and misconceptions of America's most commonly performed surgery, including little-known religious support for not circumcising, in this balanced, comprehensive, and compassionate guide that will change your mind about everything you thought you knew about this procedure

Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Warner Books Inc; First Edition edition (2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0446678805
• ISBN-13: 978-0446678803
• Product Dimensions: 1 x 5 x 8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.9 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,261,186 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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58 of 60 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A Tour de Force October 15, 2002

By David Wilson

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This book is the most comprehensive and up-to-date source for information on the facts surrounding male infant circumcision. It explains in clear language the harm done to the circumcised individual and dispels the myths still surrounding this outdated ritual. Written by a Jewish doctor and a medical historian, it even serves to dispel the myth that circumcision is a covenant with God for the Jewish people. This book is a major step in the eventual outlawing of this barbaric torture performed in the USA on over a million of our newborns each year. This book should be required reading for every expectant parent, doctor, medical school student and health care professional.

54 of 56 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Circumcision August 21, 2002

By J.G.

Format:Paperback

Great book! Much information, but in a concise, easy-to-read and "user-friendly" format. There is no sensationalism either- no photos of circumcisions, horror stories or the like. Just plain facts on the how's and why's of circumcision. The authors are a pediatrician with 30 years experience, and a historian (Doctor of Philosophy from Oxford) with a special interest in 19th Century medicine. An excellent book for expecting parents, and those who just want to delve into the history of a practice which is often done without much forethought as to "why?". I would recommend it to anyone who is expecting a baby- even if they already have a boy.

46 of 48 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars No bullying, no deceit, just facts. September 23, 2002

By gary harryman

Format:Paperback

From the first chapter, I was very impressed with the tone and scholarship of the book. The authors presented the facts clearly and without al lot of medical jargon or political agenda. I read the book in one sitting and was so impressed I reordered ten more copies for friends and family. I even gave one to my doctor who surprised me by promising to read it.