"The Unveiled History of Hypochondria: A Review of 'A Body Made of Glass' by Caroline Crampton"
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Caroline Crampton's book "A Body Made of Glass" is a biographical account of hypochondria, blending memoir and cultural history to explore the anxiety embedded in her psyche after being diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma at 17. The book delves into the experiences of hypochondria, the gendered nature of medical treatment, the rise of the "cyberchondriac," and the historical figures who believed their bodies were made of glass. Crampton's research is underscored by compassion and a bleak humor, offering a comprehensive historical account intertwined with her own experiences of health-related trauma.
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