A genius forged through adversity

Author: (Korean) Shin Young-seok / Guo Ke-wen
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: During their student years, everyone may have faced criticism and punishment from teachers or parents. The geniuses mentioned in this book were no exception. Edison felt insulted and left school after receiving harsh criticism from a teacher, never returning. Churchill became a long-term failing student because he couldn’t tolerate the cruel punishments at school. Additionally, Keller, who was praised by teachers for her poetry recitation, was envied by classmates and falsely accused of being the ringleader of a protest, forcing her to leave school. It can be said that many geniuses did not have smooth student years. So, how did they later become "geniuses"? The answer is hard work and self-confidence. Although they had poor academic performance and not-so-good family conditions, and their school life was not happy, they had dreams and hopes, or the belief that "I can do it," which ultimately helped them grow into great geniuses. Currently, among the readers, there must be some boys and girls from poor families who can’t even focus on their studies, let alone eat well. But they shouldn’t give up and fall into despair because geniuses also grew up in adversity during their student years and eventually won the world’s applause. "Adversity is bitter, but the fruit it bears is sweet!" Such words are often heard, but I still hope all readers will keep them in mind. Sincerely, I hope this book can give courage to those who are studying and strengthen their determination to achieve their dreams and hopes. Everyone can become a genius!