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2011-10-05
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Brown, John
1810
1882
Health: Five Lay Sermons to Working-People
The doctor: our duties to him -- The doctor: his duties to us -- Children, and how to guide them -- Health -- Medical odds and ends.
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"Health: Five Lay Sermons to Working-People" by John Brown is a collection of health-focused sermons written in the late 19th century. Through these sermons, Brown delves into the significant relationship between health and morality, emphasizing how the laboring class interacts with their physicians and the importance of disease prevention. The work seeks to inspire working men and women to understand health as a vital part of their lives and responsibilities. The opening of the book introduces the author's deep affection for the laboring class and highlights the essence of his sermons. He reflects on his experiences as a doctor among the working people, emphasizing their intrinsic worth and the integral role of health in their lives. Brown discusses the critical need for simplicity and directness in communicating health-related advice to this audience, advocating for a respectful and reciprocal relationship between doctors and patients. The preface sets the stage for a practical exploration of health, devoid of elitist language, and instead, resonating with the daily realities faced by the working class. Brown's earnest tone creates a sense of urgency, urging readers to recognize the importance of health not only as a personal concern but a communal obligation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Reading ease score: 70.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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