How to Live Longer and Feel Better [INSCRIBED]

Pauling, Linus. How to Live Longer and Feel Better [INSCRIBED]. New York: W. H. Freeman an Company, 1986. First edition. Small Quarto. xi, [1] 322pp. Original photo-illustrated wraps with green and white lettering on cover, green and black on spine. Inscribed “To Edith Goetz, with my thanks. Linus Pauling” on half-title.

“…shows how vitamins work, and how to make them work for you. For example, in addition to its many other functions, vitamin C is responsible for producing and maintaining the body’s supply of collagen–the “glue” that virtually holds the human body together. Without collagen our skeletal and muscular systems disintegrate. With even a depleted supply of this vital substance, skin loses its elasticity and makes us look much older than we actually are. Dr. Pauling explains what each of us can do in the face of doctors who may be good at treating some illnesses, but who are frequently useless in helping to prevent them…” (Armand Hammer). Minor wear. Near fine condition. Softcover. (54262) $75