Description
1972 1st printing. Paperback cover has one corner torn off, but rest of cover has minor wear and creases. Book has a slight bend. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.
This well-worn copy of “The Doctor’s Quick Teenage Diet” offers a fascinating glimpse into the diet culture of the 1970s. Published in 1972, it was one of the earliest books to specifically target teenage dieting, reflecting the growing societal pressures on young people to conform to idealized body standards. Co-authored by Dr. Irwin Maxwell Stillman and Samm Sinclair Baker, the book promises a “quick” and “revolutionary” approach to weight loss, likely employing the low-carb, high-protein principles of the famous Stillman Diet. While its methods may now seem outdated or even controversial, this book remains a valuable artifact of its era, revealing the complex interplay between medical advice, cultural norms, and the persistent desire for a “quick fix” to body image concerns. Despite its flaws, this copy’s enduring condition speaks to its place in the libraries of countless teenagers grappling with self-acceptance and societal pressures in the turbulent 1970s.
