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Self Help - Hardcover

Smiles Jr, Samuel

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9781404331563: Self Help
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 1404331565 ISBN 13: 9781404331563
Publisher: IndyPublish.com, 2002

Synopsis

"Self Help, Smiles, Samuel Jr." is a motivational book by Samuel Smiles Jr., first published in 1875. This book is a collection of inspiring stories and anecdotes that will help readers to develop a positive attitude and achieve success in life. It covers topics such as self-discipline, perseverance, and the power of positive thinking. It also includes advice on how to overcome obstacles and develop a strong work ethic. Samuel Smiles Jr. (1812 - 1904) was a Scottish author and social reformer, best known for his works on self-help and motivation. His other works include "Character" (1871), "Duty" (1880), and "Thrift" (1875). This book is a great resource for anyone looking to improve their life and reach their goals.

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From the Back Cover

Who better to take inspirational advice from than a man named Smiles? But unlike the feel-good cheerleading that the term "self-help" says to us today, to Smiles it might well have been synonymous with "hard work." For this 1859 volume is dedicated to "stimulat[ing] youths to apply themselves diligently to right pursuits,--sparing neither labour, pains, nor self-denial in prosecuting them--and to rely upon their own efforts in life."

Though the author himself admits his lessons are "old-fashioned but wholesome," he nevertheless delivers stern but well-intentioned lectures on such commonsense concepts as the importance of learning from failure, how work is the best teacher, and the value of thrift, gentility, and honesty, all peppered with examples of such noble industry from the lives of writers, scientists, artists, inventors, educators, philanthropists, missionaries, and--gulp!--martyrs. It's as if all paternal wisdom had been reduced to a single book.

About the Author

Peter W. Sinnema is an Associate Professor, Department of English at the University of Alberta.

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Publisher
IndyPublish.com
Publication date
2002
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1404331565
ISBN 13 
9781404331563
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
288
Rating
  • 3.83 out of 5 stars
    414 ratings by Goodreads