Usage patterns
〈人〉の勧めでon someone's recommendation
I started reading this book on my teacher's recommendation.
勧めに従うto follow someone's advice
I quit smoking, following the doctor's advice.
勧めを断るto turn down a recommendation/suggestion
He turned down the suggestion.
〈人〉の勧めを受けるto accept/take someone's advice
I decided to change jobs, taking my boss's advice.