Self-Salvation - The Best Motivational Classic Reader (101st Edition)

Author: Samuel Smiles
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Publication Date: 2006-03-01
Features: Self-Help is the cornerstone of Western success literature. The entire book is guided by the ancient proverb "He who helps himself is helped by heaven," using vivid and concrete examples from historical figures across various fields to argue that a person's happiness and success stem from self-creation. This includes all the excellent qualities of young people, such as diligence, courage, belief, a rational view of money, and personal cultivation. Self-Help was published in the UK and went through 101 reprints, with over 8 million copies sold, becoming the best-selling book second only to the Bible at the time. During the period of rapid industrial development in the UK, many young people, under the spiritual guidance of this book, strived to achieve success and rise to prominence. After its publication in the US, Self-Help caused a stir in the New World. Under the influence of this self-reliant spirit, Americans independently built their civilization. Motivational masters such as Napoleon Hill, Dale Carnegie, and Stephen Covey drew spiritual strength from this book to guide others on the path to success. In 1871, Self-Help was published in Japan and sold over 1.5 million copies, becoming the most beloved book in Japan. A public opinion survey in 1996 revealed that it was also the book that had the greatest impact on the fate of the Japanese people.