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Memoir Of A Useless Boy
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Product Description S. Leonard Syme Tells The Story Of A Skinny 12Yearold Boy Whose Father Challenged Him To Squish The Caps Of Soda Pop Bottles. He Regularly Failed. He Clearly Remembers Feeling Bruised Every Time His Father Walked Away Muttering About His Useless Boy. Looking Back, He Realized That He Devoted His Life To Proving His Father Wrong. The Lessons He Learned In Successfully Dealing With His Father'S Rejections And Disapprovals Allowed Him To Help Others. His Memoir Is An Optimistic One: It Describes His Humorous And Revealing Journey From Squeezing Bottle Caps To Changing The Way We As A Society Understand Health And Wellbeing. About The Author Dr. S. Leonard Syme Is An Emeritus Professor Of Epidemiology And Community Health Health In The School Of Public Health At The University Of California In Berkeley. His Major Research Has Been On Child Health, Job Stress, Social Support, Poverty, And Social Inequalities In Health. He Is Regarded As The Father Of Social Epidemiology, A New Discipline In The Field Of Public Health. He Had The Special Honor Of Being Elected To The Institute Of Medicine Of The National Academy Of Sciences And Was Awarded The Lilienfeld Award For Excellence In Teaching, The J.D. Bruce Award From The American College Of Physicians For Distinguished Contributions In Preventive Medicine, And The Wade Hampton Frost Award From The American Public Health Association. Now Retired, Dr. Syme Is Director Of The Research For Action Center That Is Attempting To Improve The Health Of People By Empowering Them And Their Communities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Memoir of a Useless Boy'? A: 'Memoir of a Useless Boy' explores the journey of S. Leonard Syme, reflecting on his childhood experiences and the challenges he faced with his father's expectations. It emphasizes resilience, personal growth, and the impact of societal understanding of health.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author of 'Memoir of a Useless Boy' is Dr. S. Leonard Syme, an Emeritus Professor of Epidemiology and Community Health at the University of California, Berkeley.
- Q: What is the publication date of this memoir? A: 'Memoir of a Useless Boy' was published on July 27, 2011.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 212 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: 'Memoir of a Useless Boy' is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for all ages? A: While the memoir focuses on childhood experiences, it contains themes of personal growth and societal understanding that can resonate with a wide audience. However, parental discretion is advised for younger readers.
- Q: What are the key topics discussed in the memoir? A: Key topics in the memoir include childhood challenges, family dynamics, personal resilience, and the author's contributions to public health and social epidemiology.
- Q: Is there a specific audience for this book? A: This memoir is particularly appealing to readers interested in personal stories of overcoming adversity, public health, and those interested in the field of social epidemiology.
- Q: How does the author relate his childhood experiences to his professional career? A: Dr. Syme relates his childhood experiences of feeling inadequate to his career in public health, illustrating how his early challenges shaped his understanding of health and well-being in society.
- Q: What accolades has the author received for his work? A: Dr. S. Leonard Syme has received several accolades, including election to the Institute of Medicine of the National Academy of Sciences, the Lilienfeld Award for Excellence in Teaching, and the Wade Hampton Frost Award from the American Public Health Association.