Beyond the body, the spirit needs healing as well.

Summary Salman Rushdie's account of his rehabilitation after a stabbing explores the emotional rollercoaster of recovery, specifically highlighting the fluctuating levels of optimism alongside physical pain. A parallel is drawn by David G. Markham who details his own arduous orthopedic rehabilitation, creating personal scales to measure mental clarity, energy levels, and optimism/pessimism alongside pain. David emphasizes the crucial role of optimism in navigating such challenging circumstances and the importance of support systems, referencing his own despair and subsequent recovery. Both accounts underscore the complex interplay between physical recovery and emotional well-being during rehabilitation. David'd experience mirrors Rushdie's in the intense emotional and physical challenges of recovery.