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Sincerity
Sincerity AKA The Strong Hand AKA The Challenge of Love-1912 - A strong-willed, young MD takes up his first position with an established MD in a small town. He discovers illnesses caused by poor sanitation but runs against town politics in trying to improve conditions.
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First published January 1, 1912
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Warwick Deeping
184 books21 followersGeorge Warwick Deeping was a prolific novelist and short story writer, who is best known for his 1925 novel "Sorrell and Son."
Deeping was educated at Merchant Taylors' School, then Trinity College, Cambridge to study medicine and science, and then to Middlesex Hospital to finish his medical training. During the First World War, he served in the Royal Army Medical Corps. He later gave up his job as a doctor to become a full-time writer.
Deeping's early work was primarily historical romances. His later novels can be seen as attempts at keeping alive the spirit of the Edwardian age. He was one of the best selling authors of the 1920s and 1930s, with seven of his novels making the best-seller list. His short fiction also appeared in several US magazines, including the Saturday Evening Post and Adventure.
Deeping was educated at Merchant Taylors' School, then Trinity College, Cambridge to study medicine and science, and then to Middlesex Hospital to finish his medical training. During the First World War, he served in the Royal Army Medical Corps. He later gave up his job as a doctor to become a full-time writer.
Deeping's early work was primarily historical romances. His later novels can be seen as attempts at keeping alive the spirit of the Edwardian age. He was one of the best selling authors of the 1920s and 1930s, with seven of his novels making the best-seller list. His short fiction also appeared in several US magazines, including the Saturday Evening Post and Adventure.
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December 29, 2019
3.5 Stars
The story of a young doctor who in realizing the dangerously unsanitary conditions in the poor districts of the town he is assigned to, seeks reforms; but he comes against small town politics, greed and obstinince in response to his efforts.
Will it take a medical epidemic to rouse their senses? Will small minds ever embrace new ideas? And can the love of one good woman give the doctor courage to face seemingly insurmountable challenges?
Although this book preceded A.J.Cronin's masterpiece "The Citadel" by 25 years, the themes of the two books are incredibly similar. (Cronin's "Shannon's Way" also touches on similar topics) However, in my opinion, A.J.Cronin trumped Deeping on this one, there's something just a little too perfect about Deeping's main character, who although likable, made me want to pinch him to see if he was real. Cronin always produces imperfect but solid human beings to root for, characters that makes the reader just that little more anxious for their future.
I recommend reading both and comparing for yourself.
Suitable for all readers.
The story of a young doctor who in realizing the dangerously unsanitary conditions in the poor districts of the town he is assigned to, seeks reforms; but he comes against small town politics, greed and obstinince in response to his efforts.
Will it take a medical epidemic to rouse their senses? Will small minds ever embrace new ideas? And can the love of one good woman give the doctor courage to face seemingly insurmountable challenges?
Although this book preceded A.J.Cronin's masterpiece "The Citadel" by 25 years, the themes of the two books are incredibly similar. (Cronin's "Shannon's Way" also touches on similar topics) However, in my opinion, A.J.Cronin trumped Deeping on this one, there's something just a little too perfect about Deeping's main character, who although likable, made me want to pinch him to see if he was real. Cronin always produces imperfect but solid human beings to root for, characters that makes the reader just that little more anxious for their future.
I recommend reading both and comparing for yourself.
Suitable for all readers.
February 25, 2021
The story of a new doctor in a backward country town as he fights for reforms in the way of cleanliness and disease control.
It is a typhoid epidemic that both wakes the people up and turns them against him when he dares to take time out to care for his loved one.
I know I can rely on Deeping to tell a realistic, gritty story knowing all the while that no matter how bleak things look it will all end well.
It is a typhoid epidemic that both wakes the people up and turns them against him when he dares to take time out to care for his loved one.
I know I can rely on Deeping to tell a realistic, gritty story knowing all the while that no matter how bleak things look it will all end well.
February 19, 2017
Great story, I really enjoyed it!
December 31, 2012
story of doctor helping the poor uneducated and how no matter how much you help people or for how long, they forget it all the minute you stop helping
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