Wise Cracks and Funny Bones: Fun With the Chiropractor [Paperback]

Donald McDowall (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 25, 2003

Humor is a great healer. After our deepest tragedies our best jokes usually arise. So many body repair processes are activated by humor. Rarely does a collection of stories illustrate this theme as much as this book does. Dr. McDowall describes the funny side of his practice with stories about his patients, their fears, pains, spouses, worries, anxieties as well as the lessons they learn from them. Chiropractors are often the last healers called upon to help after all else has failed. Such tension with patient communication at this stage of pain causes incredible frustration for both the doctor and the patient. It is this environment that creates the out bursts described in this book. If you have ever wondered what people say when they hear that first creak of their bones during treatment or the wonder of how their body responds and changes without painkillers then this book will surprise you. The cartoon sketches included add another dimension to the book that shows the author can laugh at himself. It is said that a profession comes of age when it develops a sense of humor. No other book takes you into the intimacy of a chiropractor's practice like this one.

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About the Author

Donald McDowall was born in Australia and is a practicing chiropractor in Canberra, Australia. He has conducted a private practice since graduation from Palmer College of Chiropractic (Iowa, USA) in 1974. He is a Diplomate of the National Board ofChiropractic Examiners and a Member of the International Board of Applied Kinesiology since 1978. He has continually served in leadership positions of his profession as well as community organisations. Dr McDowall has authored numerous papers in professional journals. He has also published four books: A Clinical Approach to Health Through Food Programming (1976), Psychic Surgery - The Philippines Experience (1993), Healing - Doorway to the Spiritual World (1998) and Clinical Pearls for Better Health (2002). In 1998 he developed apeer-reviewed, award-winning web site of information about chiropractic and healing (http://www.chiroclinic.com.au/pubs). Dr McDowall's interest in the subtleties of healing has caused him to explore and gather information from many parts of the world. He has lectured in the United States, Europe, New Zealand and Australia. Dr McDowall and his wife, Annie, have nine children.

Product Details

• Paperback: 132 pages
• Publisher: AuthorHouse (July 25, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 141076348X
• ISBN-13: 978-1410763488
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,203,572 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Very dull and not funny., March 21, 2008

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C. Nubel "cnubel" (Charleston, SC USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Wise Cracks and Funny Bones: Fun With the Chiropractor (Paperback)

I am very sorry to have to write this as I hate to slam another Chiropractor's work, but Wise Cracks and Funny Bones is just awful. I bought the book to put out in my waiting room but after reading it over I decided against it. The book is poorly written and unfunny. In fact, there is nothing funny at all in the book. Here is an example of what you will find. The following is an actual example taken from the book itself;

"A patient having difficulty with her co-ordination said, `Doctor, I have all this trouble. I just keep getting all mixed up between my arms and legs. What can I do?' "

That's it, no other back story or information is given, that's the entire entry. The entire book is just like this. Don't waste your money on this one. My apologies to Donald McDowall. I hate to slam your book, but I feel like it wasn't worth the money I paid for it.

5.0 out of 5 stars Wise Cracks & Funny Bones, May 25, 2008

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Mandy K. Tong (Hawkes Bay, New Zealand) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Wise Cracks and Funny Bones: Fun With the Chiropractor (Paperback)

A good laugh at patients comments in chiropractic clinics. A very enjoyable and light-hearted book to read for all chiropractic patients and chiropractors wanting a good chuckle...!