Self Help: with Illustrations of Conduct and Perseverance - Couverture souple

Smiles, Samuel

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1444446606 ISBN 13 : 9781444446609

Editeur : Aeterna, 2026

Synopsis

First published in 1859, Self Help by Samuel Smiles is a timeless call to personal responsibility, perseverance, and moral strength. At a time of rapid industrial change, Smiles turned away from abstract theory and instead illuminated the lives of real men and women who shaped their own destinies through effort, discipline, and character. Drawing on vivid biographical sketches—of inventors, artists, industrial pioneers, and thinkers—this work reveals the quiet power of determination. From the struggles of early craftsmen to the triumphs of great innovators, each story reinforces a simple but profound truth: lasting success is built from within. Smiles champions habits of industry, courage, and self-culture, urging readers to seize opportunities, overcome adversity, and cultivate integrity above all else. His message is neither sentimental nor easy—it is grounded in action, resilience, and the steady formation of character over time. More than a book of advice, Self Help is a philosophy of life. It reminds us that while circumstances may shape our path, it is ultimately our effort, choices, and perseverance that define who we become.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Aeterna
• Date d'édition: 2026
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1444446606
• ISBN 13: 9781444446609
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 254
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• Personne responsable: non disponible