Autobiography of Andrew T. Still: With a History of the Discovery and Development of the Science of Osteopathy, Together with an Account of the School ... and Manipulation Techniques

by Andrew Taylor Still

Andrew T. Still, the founder of osteopathic medicine, reveals how he matured into a medical pioneer from humble beginnings in the rural frontier of the United States. Beginning with his upbringing in rural Missouri, we witness how Still became accustomed to practicality at a young age. At the time he was a boy in the 1840s, the area he and his family lived in was barely settled - many basic public amenities such as hospitals and schools simply did not exist. Still's father became the local doctor, and would introduce his son to the medicine. The outbreak of the American Civil War in the 1860s disrupted the young Still's apprenticeship in medicine and surgery, although he gained valuable experience treating sick and wounded soldiers as a hospital steward. During and after the war, Still was astonished at how ineffectual so many medical techniques were - this, coupled with researches and a further course in medicine, spurred him to create the science of osteopathy.

Genres: Biography, Medicine

150 pages, Hardcover

Published August 9, 2018

About the author

1828-1917, founder of osteopathy

Reviews

[Gala · Rating 3 out of 5]

Although this book was written over a hundred years ago by a "non-writer", it was a pleasant read. I liked that the diction was casual (for the 1800s) and clear. Each chapter was sort of like a short story... some were informative, others were heart breaking, and more than I expected were humorous. It was definitely more well-written than I anticipated. The photographs and illustrations were also a plus.

Honestly, I didn't love A.T. Still's autobiography as much as I love osteopathic medicine, but it did provide some interesting insight.

[Jade Klinger · Rating 5 out of 5]

This audio biography was quite an intriguing read. It enables the reader to understand the perspective and context of how osteopathy was developed and created by Andrew Taylor Still. His audio biography was written by his own self and told through his own personal experiences. He lived through a great deal of historical happenings and was able to still create a functioning medical system and school. The writing is dated and from the 1800’s in a style of American old English. Highly recommend the read if you’re curious about the history of osteopathy from the founders excited perspective.

[Ashly Hill · Rating 5 out of 5]

A beautiful tail of how Osteopathy truly comes from one man's passion. Inspiring to say the least.