Length5h 51m
About this audiobook
In "What a Young Woman Ought to Know," Mary Wood-Allen presents a pioneering guide that addresses the complex realities of womanhood in the late 19th century. Written with clarity and compassion, the book blends meticulous research with a conversational tone, making it accessible for young readers. The text navigates themes of health, relationships, and moral development, challenging the societal norms of its time and advocating for the empowerment of women through knowledge. Its literary style reflects the didactic approach prevalent in Victorian literature, aiming to inform and uplift while emphasizing personal agency amidst social constraints. Mary Wood-Allen was a prominent physician and a dedicated advocate for women's rights. Her background in medicine and her commitment to social reform deeply informed her writing. Wood-Allen's experiences as a female practitioner in a predominantly male field shaped her perspective, leading her to emphasize the importance of education, self-awareness, and autonomy in her works. Through her endeavors, she sought to provide young women with the tools needed to navigate the challenges of their era. This thought-provoking book is highly recommended for those interested in the intersection of gender, health, and education. It serves not only as a historical document but also as a timeless call for empowerment and self-discovery. Readers will find in Wood-Allen's work a source of inspiration and a reflection on the enduring relevance of her empowering message.
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Rating★★★ 2.8 (40)
Includes Goodreads
GenreHealth and Wellness
Length5 hrs 51 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 15, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2FOOD.
3SLEEP.
4BREATHING.
5HINDRANCES TO BREATHING.
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6ADDED INJURIES FROM TIGHT CLOTHING.
7EXERCISE.
8BATHING.
9NEED OF SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE; SOME FORMS OF AVOIDABLE DISEASE, THEIR REMEDY AND PREVENTION.
10CREATIVE POWER.
11BUILDING BRAINS.
12YOU ARE MORE THAN BODY OR MIND.
13SPECIAL PHYSIOLOGY.
14BECOMING A WOMAN.
15ARTIFICIALITIES OF CIVILIZED LIFE.
16SOME CAUSES OF PAINFUL MENSTRUATION.
17"FEMALE DISEASES."
18CARE DURING MENSTRUATION.
19SOLITARY VICE.
20BE GOOD TO YOURSELF.
21FRIENDSHIP BETWEEN BOYS AND GIRLS.
22FRIENDSHIP BETWEEN GIRLS.
23EXERCISES.
24RECREATIONS.
25LOVE; HEREDITY; ENGAGEMENTS.
26LOVE.
27RESPONSIBILITY IN MARRIAGE.
28THE LAW OF HEREDITY.
29HEREDITARY EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, ETC.
30EFFECTS OF IMMORALITY ON THE RACE.
31FOOTNOTES:
32THE GOSPEL OF HEREDITY.
33BIBLE TEXTS BEARING ON THE SUBJECT OF HEREDITY.
34REQUISITES OF A HUSBAND.
35ENGAGEMENTS.
36THE WEDDING.
37THE END.
38Offices of Publication
39Condensed Table of Contents
40Francis E. Willard, LL.D.
41Mrs. Elizabeth B. Grannis
42Mrs. Harriet Lincoln Coolidge
43Mrs. Katharine L. Stevenson
44Mrs. Isabelle MacDonald Alden, "Pansy"
45Miss Grace H. Dodge
46Ira D. Sankey
47Condensed Table of Contents
48Mrs. Margaret E. Sangster
49Charles H. Parkhurst, D.D.
50Marietta Holly (Josiah Allen's Wife)
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