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100 1 _aWalsh, James J.
_q(James Joseph),
_d1865-1942
245 1 0 _aHealth Through Will Power
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2011
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2011-08-17
505 0 _aPreface -- The will in life -- Dreads -- Habits -- Sympathy -- Self-pity -- Avoidance of conscious use of the will -- What the will can do -- Pain and the will -- The will and air and exercise -- The will to eat -- The place of the will in tuberculosis -- The will in pneumonia -- Coughs and colds -- Neurotic asthma and the will -- The will in intestinal function -- The will and the heart -- The will in so-called chronic rheumatism -- Psycho-neuroses -- Feminine ills and the will.
508 _aProduced by Don Kostuch
520 _a"Health Through Will Power" by James J. Walsh is a psychological health guide written in the early 20th century. This work emphasizes the crucial role of willpower in maintaining health and recovering from disease, challenging the prevailing focus on intellect alone. It posits that human will not only influences mental resilience but also has a significant impact on physical vitality and longevity. The opening of the book sets the stage by discussing the transformative effects of war on individuals, suggesting that extreme experiences can unveil hidden strengths of willpower. Walsh uses compelling anecdotes to illustrate that the will to live can dramatically impact recovery from illness, arguing that willpower is often the deciding factor in a patient’s ability to heal. He also critiques modern society's comforts as detrimental to willpower, advocating for a life that actively exercises the will to foster both resilience and healthier living. This initial exploration establishes the foundation for the deeper discussions on the will's role in various aspects of health that follow in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aMental health
653 _aMental healing
653 _aWill
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37109
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