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The Spark in the Machine
- How the Science of Acupuncture Explains the Mysteries of Western Medicine
- Narrated by: Gavin Osborn
- Length: 8 hrs and 41 mins
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Ground-breaking book showing how the theories of western and Chinese medicine support each other. Full of good stories and surprising details.
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- David
- 03-04-2021
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Loved reading the book 6 years ago and the audiobook seemed like I was listening to new material. So much information in this book!
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- Anonymous User
- 18-05-2021
good listen
awesome Chinese medicine related book, great narrative, great stories. This should be a must read, integrates western medicine
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- Caroline O'Toole
- 21-03-2023
Informative, well read
Linking and adding language to what we already internally experience. Very good, will listen again and again over time.
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- Anonymous User
- 20-02-2024
couldn't stop listening
As an acupuncture student, this book was amazingly helpful and insightful, although the way it is written makes it a great read/ listen for anyone interested in Chinese medicine, Western medicine or "alternative health".
I found myself driving longer routes just to keep listening!
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- Amazon Customer
- 04-12-2021
Riveting
I loved this book! As a health professional with an open, yet sometimes sceptical mind, this book was balanced, considerate and a wealth of knowledge.
It has inspired my learning and clinical practise
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- Bek T.
- 04-06-2023
Explains Everything!
The best explanation of how the body is formed and functions, in my opinion. Thank you. So very interesting indeed. Love the humour too.
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