Bernarr Macfadden: A Study in Success

By Clement Wood

Book Overview

Bernarr Macfadden: A Study in Success is a biography written by Clement Wood that tells the story of the man who became a pioneer in the fitness and health industry in the early 20th century. The book chronicles Macfadden's life from his humble beginnings as a poor farm boy to his rise as a multimillionaire businessman and health guru. Wood explores Macfadden's unconventional and controversial methods, including his advocacy for fasting, vegetarianism, and physical exercise, which were considered radical at the time. The author also delves into Macfadden's personal life, including his failed marriages and his relationships with his children. The book provides a detailed account of Macfadden's many accomplishments, including his founding of Physical Culture magazine, which became the most widely read health and fitness publication of its time. The author also discusses Macfadden's political ambitions, including his unsuccessful run for the U.S. Senate in 1938. Overall, Bernarr Macfadden: A Study in Success is a comprehensive look at the life and legacy of a man who revolutionized the health and fitness industry and left an indelible mark on American culture.1929. Considered the Father of Physical Culture in America and throughout Occidental civilization, Macfadden advocated living according to nature's laws, the two-meals-a-day plan, the abolition of prudery, and sanity in all individual and group matters. A prolific author, he wrote many books on his perfection of an exercise, fasting and diet method of curing any disease, developed through his own fight against disease.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162591668
• ISBN13: 9781162591667
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 322 Pages
• Weight: 1.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 8.3" x 11.0"