Physical: An American Checkup
Dec 2006 · Farrar, Straus and Giroux
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A Hilarious and Poignant Journey Through the American Healthcare System
In Physical, James McManus takes readers on a witty and unflinching journey through the American healthcare system as he confronts his own mortality during a three-day "executive checkup" at the Mayo Clinic. Forced to face the reality of his family history and the needs of his young children, McManus grapples with the decision to follow his doctors' advice while navigating the political and medical labyrinth of healthcare in America.
From the terrifying stress test supervised by dominatrix-esque technicians to the looming question of whether to get a vasectomy, McManus's story is a no-holds-barred portrait of a privileged generation coming to terms with their own mortality. With his trademark humor and candor, McManus explores the complexities of stem cell research, the challenges of living with chronic illness, and the universal desire to be there for our loved ones.
Physical is a must-read for anyone navigating the healthcare system or facing the realities of aging. McManus's honest and hilarious account will resonate with readers as he calls for sanity and enlightenment in the face of life's most challenging moments.
In Physical, James McManus takes readers on a witty and unflinching journey through the American healthcare system as he confronts his own mortality during a three-day "executive checkup" at the Mayo Clinic. Forced to face the reality of his family history and the needs of his young children, McManus grapples with the decision to follow his doctors' advice while navigating the political and medical labyrinth of healthcare in America.
From the terrifying stress test supervised by dominatrix-esque technicians to the looming question of whether to get a vasectomy, McManus's story is a no-holds-barred portrait of a privileged generation coming to terms with their own mortality. With his trademark humor and candor, McManus explores the complexities of stem cell research, the challenges of living with chronic illness, and the universal desire to be there for our loved ones.
Physical is a must-read for anyone navigating the healthcare system or facing the realities of aging. McManus's honest and hilarious account will resonate with readers as he calls for sanity and enlightenment in the face of life's most challenging moments.
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About the author
James McManus, the author of Positively Fifth Street (FSG, 2003) and four novels, including Going to the Sun, is the poker columnist for The New York Times. In 2001 he received the Peter Lisagor Award for sports journalism. A portion of Physical that appeared in Esquire has been anthologized in The Best American Science and Nature Writing, Best American Magazine Writing, and Best American Political Writing. He teaches at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
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