Medicine show: Conning people and making them like it

by Mary Calhoun

Reports from Consumer Report magazine that has useful information about many medical problems and emergencies.

Genres: Nonfiction, Reference

136 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1955

About the author

Mary Louise Huiskamp Wilkins, also known as Mary Calhoun was born on August 3, 1926 in Keokuk, Iowa. She received a bachelor's degree in journalism for the University of Iowa in 1948. She was hired as a reporter for the World-Herald in Omaha, Nebraska after graduation. Her fascination with spirits and folklore of the 19th century led her to write stories about witches, elves, cats, dwarfs, and pixies. She has also published stories in Jack and Jill and Humpty Dumpty magazines. She worked at the Omaha World Herald before marrying fellow journalist Frank Calhoun. Her first book, Making the Mississippi Shout, was published in 1957. She wrote more than 50 children's books during her lifetime including the Katie John series, Julie's Tree, Henry the Sailor Cat, and Cross-Country Cat. She died on October 27, 2015 at the age of 89.

Reviews

[Anne Fox · Rating 5 out of 5]

My edition of this book is somewhat dated, but the information within it is truly informative. Some of the information hasn't changed much if at all since this edition was written (copyright is 1989, which perhaps shows how slowly medical progress is made). Many of the concerns addressed are still current concerns, and many of the things touched upon are unchanged since this edition was written.

I wonder if a new edition is out? If so, it might be interesting to see just how much has changed in terms of topics covered and advice given.

[Ray · Rating 2 out of 5]

Outdated, but still has some interesting parts.

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