Do and Dare: A Brave Boy's Fight for Fortune
by Horatio Alger
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Author: Horatio AlgerEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Published)
Published: 2009-06-12
ISBN: 1448616646
Number of pages: 216
Publisher: CreateSpace
Book Reviews of Do and Dare: A Brave Boy's Fight for Fortune
Book Review: Great lessons - and a great story!
Summary: 5 Stars
This review is not for the cynics and others who hate America, (whether they live here or not): There are many of us who still believe in the 'American Dream'. Who see in America as a land of opportunity, where a person may make what he wants of himself. This is the reason for the success of movies like the Secret, and books like Think and Grow Rich. Haters of this concept don't believe in the philosophy of 'if it's to be; it's up to me' and personal growth- they believe in the 'it's not my responsibility to be successful, it's the governments, or a union, etc' to make things right. For those of us who DO believe in America and what it stands for, we need to relax from time to time, from our dedicated path to success. From time to time, I like to read a novel or two, to unwind, but there are so few are positive, uplifting, and compelling novels that also promote personal growth and success principles. So finding one or two is GREAT NEWS! However I have made a wonderful discover of a new and magnificently published selection of Horatio Alger books, so now we don't just have one or two, but many, many hours ahead of us to relax, recharge and at the same time instill in ourselves the success principles we all know and love!
Truly, Do and Dare is a well worth reading! One of the most exciting Alger books, full of adventure - with villains, assassins, etc, but the story is exciting because of the lessons taught by Alger. Alger shows us how the success happens, with actual ideas from the mining industry that could be applied in any business, even an Internet one! Principles live forever, or they are not principles. Reading Do and Dare today proves that, because nothing written in the book could not happen right now.
An amazing book that you will not only love reading, but will have been proud to have read!
Summary of Do and Dare: A Brave Boy's Fight for Fortune
"The happiest men are those who are usefully employed. Don't forget that, and never sigh for the opportunity to lead an idle life." Lessons of life are mixed with fantastic adventure! Commerce, mining, investing, education, learning, robberies, hostage taking revenge, assassins, and exploration are all part of the backdrop that Alger uses to show that to win we must Dare! Alger wrote to instill the principle of Strive and Succeed, Personal Growth and Achievement-to attain the American dream. He inspired countless millions of young people world-wide and was the Mark Victor Hanson and Tony Robbins of his era. "Horatio Alger Jr. was the biggest American media star of his day. [when] the sale of 10,000 volumes was deemed a publishing triumph in those days-readers bought at least 200 million copies of his books, placing him in the Stephen King category"...Stefan KanferClassics by Age Books
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