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What do you mean by your impudence? demanded Oscar angrily. Have you turned lazy all at once?No, said Joe firmly, but I don't choose to be ordered round by you.
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One of the Best Studies of the American Self-Help Tradition
First published in 1969, Weiss's careful assessment of the so-called "American myth of success" is still relevant today and continues to be referenced by other authors writing on the subject.Roy Anker has honored it with several pages of exposition in his Self-Help and Popular Religion in Early American Culture (1999).He stated that Weiss's text "seems balanced, fair-minded, and revisionist in import, especially in its analysis of the character ethic."

According to Weiss, the success myth involves the belief that "all men, in accordance with certain rules, but exclusively by their own efforts, can make of their lives what they will" as well as "the cluster of ideas surrounding this conviction".It is rooted in an idealism and ideology that believes "opportunity exists for all" quite apart from any empirical investigation into "the degree to which opportunity has or has not been available in our society".

Success is generally defined in material, earthly terms this side of death.However, as Weiss demonstrates, this doesn't mean that there wasn't or isn't a moral and/or metaphysical dimension to success.He begins with the Protestant ethic of early American Puritanism, making reference to Max Weber's influential book The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism (1930).The maxims of this ethic include industry, frugality, and prudence.Weiss states that even Benjamin Franklin espoused these virtues in his The Way to Wealth, but secularized them and gave them a utilitarian aspect where proper behavior brought earthly rewards.The tradition of the Protestant ethic continued into the 19th century, but after the Civil War, during the "Guilded Age", there was a transition from moral purity to metaphysical power, from traits of character to states of mind as the key to success or failure.Within this context, the literature of the New Thought movement is given attention as an inheritor of Ralph Waldo Emerson's Transcendentalist dogma but mixed with the pragmatism of William James (Weiss also acknowledges in a Chapter 5 footnote the influence of Emanuel Swedenborg's ideas on New Thought and James through his father; however, he fails to mention the influence of Swedenborg on Emerson).During this transition there were those who attempted to salvage aspects of the older values through fiction while also critiquing industrialism, urbanization, excessive wealth-getting, and moral decline.The literature of Horatio Alger, Jr., as well as the work and attitudes of the following five popular Christian novelists are discussed: Augusta Jane Evans, E. P. Roe, Charles Sheldon (of In His Steps fame), Gene Stratton Porter, and Harold Bell Wright, each offering practical spiritual and moral counsel.

One must keep in mind that Weiss is not concerned with clearly distinguishing between conservative and liberal Christianity, both of which have a history throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries, although it is clear for those who know the differences (aside from the variations within each camp) that Emerson and the later New Thought proponents in the 19th century embraced a heterodox, liberal type.Weiss points out that the "reformist nature of New Thought extended beyond matters of organization to questions of doctrine as well.The new dispensation denied the doctrine of original sin.The well-known couplet from the New England primer - 'In Adam's fall, we sinned all' - had 'no truth in it at all'" (page 144).Although the Puritan's Calvinism (which associates original sin with the Calvinistic doctrine of total depravity) falls within the parameters of conservative Christianity, it is not equivalent with it (contrary to the opinion of some Calvinists).The move away from Calvinism in the 19th century included conservatives as well as liberals who embraced Arminian or Pelagian/Semi-Pelagian concepts of moral freedom while holding different opinions on the notion of "original sin".See, for example, The Holiness Revival of the Nineteenth Century (Second Edition, 1996) by Melvin Dieter for the conservative transition, and The Making of American Liberal Theology: Imagining Progressive Religion (2001) by Gary Dorrien for the liberal transition.Weiss ends his book by looking at the thought of Norman Vincent Peale whose book The Power of Positive Thinking (1952), which was influenced by New Thought, impacted both conservatives and liberals alike, making it one of the most popular books in the self-help tradition.Anker's Self-Help and Popular Religion in Modern American Culture (1999) looks at the literature and influence of Peale, and his student Robert Schuller, in more detail.

I highly recommend Weiss's book, and refer to it often along with Roy Anker's two-volume study while researching success literature in American history. ... Read more

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Paul is the American Hero!
In my opinion, these books of Alger's are better today than back when first written!His powerful and inspirational works have been described as rags to riches stories, illustrating how down-and-outs, poor or broke men and women, even kids, can achieve the American Dream of wealth and success through hard work, courage, determination, enterprise and concern for others.

2010 is the best year for Alger!Rediscover him today!One of his best books, read it and pass it on - it will only help the economy! :)

Each of his many wonderful and captivating stories involves Alger's main character achieving extreme wealth and the eventual eliminationof their "old ghosts" or enemies.While Alger is noted as a significant figure in the history of American cultural and social ideals is message still needs to be heard more today, in our present economic situation.

Truly great story!

A book you need to read!
Horatio Alger books, these are novels that are appeal to those like me who read Think and Grow Rich, and any other older money making booksthey are `rags to riches stories'

My family has really gotten hooked on Alger.These wonderful stories are so powerful today in this economic climate.Back when they were written, there were no stimulus packages, no welfare as we know it, no food stamps, no income tax!Yet, today there is still such despair, that I feel it's very much the same....

So having said that, this book is great for two reasons:

1) its shows a method and mindset for success!It's not just a story, but the story explains the thinking and mindset of the hero who overcomes terrible odds to find success.The mindset explained is as powerful then as it is today.

2) while the story is fiction, the hero figures out a way to succeed - it of course depends on factor 1 above, his mindset, but, once we see how his mind works, he thinks of a plan to become successful - and what I like is the principles that are used are not like typical fiction, but of ways and means that anyone could use to become successful, good business ideas that are still on target for today!

This book is great for readers of any age, young or old, as long as you need a lift, and you want something powerful and good in your life, you will enjoy this great work by Alger!

After reading Alger you`ll know it's all about Mindset!

You know - this was a wonderful book!I'm hooked!
Perhaps its the recession, but I can tell you, I really enjoyed and NEEDED this book!

You want a book where there is a good plot, a solid story, where good wins in the end?Where there are also villains who sometimes win a round or two - sure its about real life.

This book, Slow and Sure is about Paul who gets a few business going, from ties to success - there is a pattern that you can follow, and I have to say, I think every American should read Alger's books, at least one of them.

After reading one, you will be hooked on success!

I'm getting back to my business, this book inspired me!

A great story and powerful lesson on success and leadership!
This is one of Alger's best novels on the subject of how persistence pays off.Slow and Sure Alger shows the importance of balanced advancement towards a goal. Through a series of ups and downs our young hero Paul maintains his path to victory. A great story full of crooks, thieves, artists, backers, men of letters and men of action - all who contribute to Paul's continued personal growth.

The principles of leadership are front and center here - in Randy of the River - these are great books! I can see why Alger sold so many in his day, because they are great stories! Some think of them as old but I don't - in fact the principles that he espouses are alive and well today and will be as long as people like Madoff stay in jail. These stories are delivered with a punch, thrills, and excitement. I'm reading them all, and just finished this one. Alger will help you rethink your own way to success - he provides step-by-step ways that his hero moves forward, both practical and via a positive mindset or values.

Penetrating and impactful as they are alive today as in is time. Good ideas are always valuable!

Slow and Sure is Sure to Please!
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!
Slow and Sure is one of my favorites: In this story, Paul, who sells clothing on the street continues to move up by building better and better methods of offering his wares -(and by working hard, and not trying short cuts, or getting in with villains - and there are lots of great New York villains and temptations for Paul to endure)!At times he is cheated but he overcomes the negative effects and is stronger for it.Through hard work and practicing lots of success principles, he ends up very successful - with a great ending as he confronts those who tried to cheat him long ago....very formula for Alger, I know, but it's a winning formula, and we want and do cheer for Paul at each part in his life, up or down.
This is also a wonderful book to give a young person, what a gift it would be to have this type of book so early in life!Great plot and a fantastic read!
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Publisher: New York, N.Y. : Chatterton Peck CompanyNotes: This is an OCR reprint. There may be typos or missing text. There are no illustrations or indexes.When you buy the General Books edition of this book you get free trial access to Million-Books.com where you can select from more than a million books for free. You can also preview the book there. ... Read more

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The author analyzes the autobiographical expressions of famous entrepreneurs, from Andrew Carnegie to Ross Perot, alongside more marginal ones, such as Oprah Winfrey and Arnold Schwarzenegger, to examine how mainstream society was and is shaped by the cultures of subordinate groups. He looks at the link between self-making and nation-building and reveals the origins of a persistent myth of the "American dream" . ... Read more

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The Definitive Alger Biography
Ralph Gardner's biography of the great Horatio Alger leaves little to be desired. It covers all aspects of the great man's life and career. It also includes a bibliography of Alger's work and a First Edition identifier. ... Read more