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The Road to Wellville presents a fact-filled portrait of Dr. John Kellogg’s celebrated spa in Michigan, known for its novel health treatments and the eccentric clientele it attracted. The book focuses on the psychological and sociological aspects of the resort, highlighting the peculiar combination of therapeutic practices, compulsory dieting, vegetarianism, and humor that characterized Kellogg’s approach. By drawing from case studies and biographies, it offers insight into the early 20th‑century wellness movement and the social dynamics surrounding sanatoriums, nursing homes, and the rise of celebrity physicians.
First publish date: 1920
Genre: Humorous Fiction/Comedy Fiction
Authors: T. Coraghessan Boyle
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