Wear and Tear; Or, Hints for the Overworked
By S. Weir Mitchell
Length1h 34m
About this audiobook
An urgent warning directed at a society driving itself to the brink of collapse through relentless industrial and intellectual strain. Warning signs of burnout, anxiety, and physical breakdown are dissected with sharp medical insight. Offering pragmatic advice to step back from the precipice of modern ambition, it advocates for a revolutionary balance between grueling labor and essential rest. A surprisingly prescient guide to surviving the crushing demands of a fast-paced world.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★ 2.7 (15)
Includes Goodreads
GenreHealth and Wellness, Self-Help
Length1 hr 34 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateApr 5, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1WEAR AND TEAR, OR HINTS FOR THE OVERWORKED.: THE END.
2THE END.
3IMPRINT | DISCLAIMER
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