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Name: Run, don't walk
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Author: Adele Levine

Adele Levine’s first book is a candid memoir of her work as a physical therapist at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, the pioneer institution for prosthetic rehabilitation of wounded veterans. She chronicles the emotional and physical challenges faced by amputees and soldiers coping with PTSD from the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts, offering an intimate, often humorous look at the resilience required to heal trauma. Through personal anecdotes and sharp observation, Levine illuminates the complex landscape of medical care for disabled veterans in Washington, D.C., and beyond.

First publish date: 2014

Genre: Memoir/Professional Memoir

Authors: Adele Levine

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