The old Doctor

Page describes his book as the story of a great man whose accomplishments and singleness of purpose and touching devotion to an ideal commands the respect of those who are capable of valuing achievement. He discusses how Still's courage was up to the challenge of the intense oosition and persecution he received. Page describes Still's life as the pioneer, dreamer, experimenter, teacher, and philosopher. He ends the book with a tribute to the man who founded Osteopathy. The author gives a clear picture of those factors responsible for Still's accurate thinking, keen observation and concentration. He discusses how these qualities developed through his experiences as a pioneer. Page describes Still as a dreamer who availed himself of vast resources of mental strength including dreams and visions he experienced. These experiences stimulated his desire for practical experimentation and his inexhaustible desire to find truth. Page also discusses Still's ability to successfully impart to others the entire essence of the practical alications of his theory.