This revised and expanded edition has important new data. Reviewers of the earlier edition said:My observations of Hitler and my experiences wet him as his close associate convince me that Professor Heston has come to the correct conclusions. Albert SpeerContributes significantly to our understanding of this complex and despised man. Clearly written with sufficient explanation of medical material. D.W. Swanson; MD; Mayo Clinic Proceedings Leonard Heston; a distinguished psychiatrist of international standing; has produced a very readable; well researched medical history of Hitler.Alan Emery; MD; British Medical JournalA truly engrossing book that makes readers feel they are glimpsing new and intimate views of a monumental figure. Fascinating and excellent. American Academy of Political and Social Science AnnalsI accept the diagnostic and medical conclusions. The evidence of amphetamine intoxication is massive. Rubin Berman; MD; Minnesota Medical Bulletin Remarkable. The definitive book on Hitler's health. William Nolan; MD author of The Making of a SurgeonA welcome detailed study documented with unusual cart. A fascinating read. Literary Journal
#13975580 in Books 1994 #File Name: 0590468405103 pages
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. The Civil War from the Woman's Prospective -- With Some Remarkable PhotosBy JJaresWith the cover photo of the armed woman who looked as if she had fought in the Civil War; I thought that this book was about women who had served in the War Between the States. However; most of the book was about the woman abolitionists before the war and traditional ways women helped the war effort on both sides. One chapter covered woman spies and the few known examples of woman soldiers.This book for young readers did spend time explaining just how hard the war was for the women left behind and how they struggled to continue their lives during wartime. Some went to work in factories and others tilled the soil for food; as well as the many jobs women already did in the home.Some of the photos; woodcuts and artist renderings were remarkable. Pay particular attention to the pair of photos of Frances Clalin; showing her in soldier's uniform and usual woman's dress.Most of the book was of the usually-mentioned women of the era: Harriett Tubman; Clara Barton and Dorothea Dix. I think this would have been a much stronger book if more of the common women had been mentioned and discussed.One of the best parts of this short book was the description of life for Southern women as Sherman marched through the South. It must have been harrowing to be fired upon (by Northern soldiers) and to lose what little the women and children had to eat. The book lightly brushed across the escaping ex-slaves and how the Northern soldiers didn't know what to do with them.As a first book on the subject; this book is adequate. However; the research was of the typical subjects; with the exception of white Angelina Grimke. Her early life opened the book and the story of her ex-slave nephews drew the circle closed in a nice fashion.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Another PerspectiveBy LMEThis is a rather good read. It is a fine addition to the Civil War literature for high schoolers. At that age it is refreshing to have something to read other than battle stories; if you are of the female persuasion. It might be only a 4.5 * book if just the text is considered. But if the period photos; engravings; and paintings are thrown into the mix...the result is 5 *'s. I highly recommend this book.17 of 18 people found the following review helpful. REAL GIRL POWER!By Diana (dianalynnh@aol.com)I bought this book while working on a Women's History project for college and also to help with Civil War living history presentations. Because this book is for young readers I have not used if for much more than an overview and to point out photographs (which are wonderful) during my presentations. However; I recommend this book for any young reader interested in history or teacher wishing to include more women into the curriculum. It gives a great overview of women's roles during the Civil War; how their lives changes; what roles they took on; and what struggles they endured! Now that is GIRL POWER!
