Med Head: My Knock-Down, Drag-Out, Drugged-Up Battle with My Brain by Patterson, James

Discover the story of one teenager's struggles with OCD and Tourette's Syndrome-and how he was able to overcome extraordinary setbacks.
Cory Friedman knows how it feels to have a body that won't stop moving, to be really different from everyone else, to be made fun of every day, to be totally reckless, to never relax, to be shut out of everything, to break free and take control.
James Patterson's Against Medical Advice riveted adults with the page-turning drama of one teenager's courage, sacrifice, and triumph in confronting an agonizing medical condition. Now this deeply personal account of Cory Friedman's intense struggles with Tourette's Syndrome and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder-as well as depression, anxiety, and alcohol addiction-is available for teen readers.

Author: James Patterson, Hal Friedman
Publisher: Jimmy Patterson
Published: 04/01/2010
Pages: 320
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.71lbs
Size: 8.10h x 5.55w x 0.89d
ISBN: 9780316076173
Age Range: 12-17

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 6.1
Point Value: 9
Interest Level: Middle Grade Plus
Quiz #/Name: 136677 / Med Head: My Knock-Down, Drag-Out, Drugged-Up Battle with My Brain

Award: Green Mountain Book Award - Nominee

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Review - Children 03/15/2010
Voice of Youth Advocates 06/01/2010 pg. 177 - Recommended - Hard To Beat

About the Author

James Patterson is the world's bestselling author. The creator of Maximum Ride and Crazy House, he has donated more than one million books to students and soldiers, as well as millions of dollars to independent bookstores and school libraries. He lives in Florida with his family.