The hardcover publication of "Sick Girl" garnered tremendous attention, generated impressive sales, andignited controversy.Both inspiringand provocative, reactions to the book ranged from inflammatory posts on a U.S. News & World Report blog, to hundreds of letters from readers, toa full-page review in "People." Amy s force, candor, and her refusal to be the thankful patient from whom weexpect undilutedgratitude for the medical treatments that have extendedher life, have put her at the center of a debate on patientrights and the omnipotent power of doctors. At twenty-four, Amy was a typical...