Advice for a Lifetime: A Diplomat Father Talks About Character, Upbringing, Knowledge, and Social Skills

Author: Chesterfield
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Publish Date: 2004-11-01
Features: This book is a collection of life advice written by the renowned British diplomat, Lord Chesterfield, to his son. As one of the most respected and heartwarming father-son letters filled with wisdom for raising children, Lord Chesterfield shares his lifetime of invaluable life experiences and insights into human conduct through heartfelt teachings and a literary, expressive writing style. He offers precious guidance to his beloved son on matters of character, upbringing, etiquette, knowledge, and social skills. Since its publication, the book has been a bestseller and has been widely regarded as a model for cultivating the next generation by numerous parents and schools. It enjoys an extremely high reputation in Western countries, ranking among the best-selling youth development books in Europe and America for the past 80 years. It is found in every school across thousands of institutions, recommended by the principals' associations in over 28 countries.