Save yourself

Author: (English) Samuel Smiles
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Publishing 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," illustrating how an individual's happiness and success stem from self-creation. Through vivid and concrete examples of famous figures from various fields throughout history, it discusses all the excellent qualities of young people, such as diligence, courage, belief, a rational view of money, and self-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, guided by the spirit of this book, worked hard and rose to become successful individuals. After its publication in the US, Self-Help caused a stir in the New World. Under the guidance 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.