"The Intelligent History of Hypochondria: A Review"

Caroline Crampton's "A Body Made of Glass" is an intelligent and engaging cultural history of hypochondria, exploring the intersection of medical technologies, health anxiety, and the human longing to peer inside our bodies. Drawing from her own experience as a hypochondriac cancer survivor, Crampton delves into the complexities of health anxiety, the evolving terminology in psychiatry, and the historical origins of hypochondria. She challenges the conventional narrative of illness and cure, advocating for empathy and shared uncertainty between clinicians and patients.