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Upton Sinclair was keenly interested in health and nutrition. He experimented with various diets, and with fasting. He writes extensively about fasting in The Fasting Cure, which became bestseller. Sinclair believed that periodic fasting was important for health, saying, "I had taken several fasts of ten or twelve days' duration, with the result of a complete making over of my health". Sinclair favoured a raw food diet of predominantly vegetables and nuts. For long periods of time, he was a complete vegetarian, but he also experimented with eating meat. His attitude to these matters is fully explained in the book's final chapter, "The Use of Meat".
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Upton Sinclair (1878-1968) was a prolific American author and social reformer whose works left an indelible mark on 20th-century literature and politics. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Sinclair's early experiences with poverty and wealth disparity profoundly influenced his writing and activism. He is best known for his groundbreaking novel "The Jungle" (1906), which exposed the appalling conditions in the U.S. meatpacking industry, leading to public outcry and significant reforms, including the Pure Food and Drug Act and the Meat Inspection Act.Sinclair's career spanned over 90 books, encompassing novels, plays, essays, and non-fiction works. His writing often tackled social injustices, labor exploitation, and the corrupting power of wealth. A committed socialist, Sinclair ran for political office several times, most notably his 1934 campaign for Governor of California under the platform "End Poverty in California" (EPIC), which, despite its failure, influenced New Deal policies.Sinclair's influence extended beyond literature into the realms of journalism and film. His muckraking style inspired contemporaries and future generations of investigative journalists. He was a controversial figure, often criticized for his radical views and unflinching portrayal of societal ills, yet he remained steadfast in his commitment to social change.Modern readers may find Sinclair's life and work particularly resonant in today's socio-political climate, as issues of economic inequality, workers' rights, and corporate malfeasance continue to dominate public discourse. His legacy as a writer who wielded his pen as a weapon for justice remains a powerful testament to the enduring impact of literature on society.
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