The Healers (1906) : Kessinger Publishing : 9781437328172 : 1437328172 : 26 Nov 2008 : The Healers is a novel written by Maarten Maartens and published in 1906. Set in the Netherlands, the story follows the lives of two brothers, Jan and Klaas, who are both doctors. Jan is a successful physician who is respected by his colleagues, while Klaas is a less successful doctor who is struggling to make ends meet.As the story unfolds, the brothers find themselves at odds with each other over their differing approaches to medicine. Jan believes in using modern, scientific methods to treat his patients, while Klaas is more interested in traditional, holistic healing practices.Their differences come to a head when a young woman named Liza falls ill and seeks treatment from both brothers. Jan diagnoses her with a serious illness and recommends surgery, while Klaas believes that Liza's illness is caused by emotional trauma and suggests that she needs counseling instead.The Healers explores themes o