Gerostathis lived in a small town in Epirus, near Ioannina, in the old days, before the Greek Revolution. He was almost seventy when we met him, but he was still very strong. Strong and robust, he had a face as red as a beetroot, illuminated by a smile full of kindness, his eyes shone brightly, and the hair that adorned his head was as white as snow. And, as he was a wise man with a good heart, everyone loved him in Epirus like a father. [...]
Contents

PART ONE
PHYSICAL HEALTH
1. The first foundation 17
2. The red cheeks 25
3. The invisible food 30
4. Healthy decoration 38
5. The mother of health and bravery 43
6. Life and death 57
7. The paternal profession 65
8. The reins of salvation 78
9. The sister 90
10. Her brother, the drunkard 97

PART TWO
MENTAL HEALTH
1. The anchor of happiness 107
2. The pleasant tears 119
3. Instrument of evil and cause of misfortune 130
4. The illness of the mind 154
5. The happiness of the mute 170
6. Wisdom in action 193

PART THREE
PSYCHOLOGICAL HEALTH
1. The first love 201
2. One soul in two bodies 212
3. The divine law 221
4. The most sacred love 250
5. The sunset 271