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George Lincoln Walton
1854–1941
A Boston neurologist who also wrote warmly practical books for everyday readers, he brought a calm, conversational voice to topics like worry, self-control, and resilience. His work moves easily between medicine, common sense, and a genuine interest in how people live.
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Why Worry?
by George Lincoln Walton
About the author
Born in Lawrence, Massachusetts, in 1854, George Lincoln Walton built his career as a physician specializing in nervous disorders. Sources identify him as a Boston neurologist with ties to Harvard and Massachusetts General Hospital, and his medical writing shows a lifelong interest in how the mind and body affect daily life.
Walton is best remembered by many readers for Why Worry? and Calm Yourself, books that turn medical insight into clear, approachable advice. Rather than writing in a distant academic style, he aimed for practical help, speaking directly to readers about anxiety, habits of thought, and steadiness under strain.
He also wrote beyond medicine. Listings of his books include nature titles such as The Flower-Finder and Practical Guide to the Wild Flowers and Fruits, suggesting a wide curiosity and an ability to explain things simply. He died in 1941, leaving behind work that blends professional knowledge with an encouraging, humane tone.