Description
1985 First printing. Dust jacket has some wear and small tears along the sides. Hardcover has some minor wear along the sides, scuffs and marks. Spine has some wear on the top and bottom. Inside cover has some notes in handwriting but otherwise pages are clean and the binding is secure.
This well-preserved first edition of Harvey Diamond’s groundbreaking “Fit for Life” stands as a landmark in the history of modern dietary movements. Published in 1985, it sparked a revolution in the way Americans approached food and nutrition, advocating for a plant-based, high-carbohydrate diet that eschewed meat and dairy. Diamond’s philosophy centered around the concept of “natural hygiene,” emphasizing the body’s innate ability to heal itself when provided with the proper fuel. While controversial at the time, the book’s influence can be seen in the rise of veganism and the ongoing debate surrounding the role of animal products in a healthy lifestyle. For collectors, this copy offers a glimpse into the origins of a dietary paradigm shift, complete with the handwritten notes of an early adherent. Readers will find Diamond’s impassioned prose and uncompromising stance a fascinating artifact of an era when the conventional wisdom on nutrition was being upended.
