{"product_id":"self-help-samuel-smiles-9781806297788","title":"Self-Help: The Classic Blueprint for Personal Growth, Perseverance \u0026 Lifelong Achievement (Deluxe Hardbound Edition)","description":"\u003cem\u003eWhat if your success depended more on effort than on talent?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSelf-Help\u003c\/em\u003e by Samuel Smiles is the original manifesto of the personal development movement. First published in 1859, this landmark book inspired millions across generations-including industrialists, educators, writers, and political leaders-with its powerful argument that the greatest successes arise from individual initiative, integrity, and perseverance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this work, Smiles draws upon the lives of remarkable figures-such as James Watt, George Stephenson, Sir Walter Scott, and Benjamin Franklin-to show how ordinary people achieved extraordinary things not through privilege or genius, but through unwavering effort and moral conviction. His call to action is simple and profound: cultivate yourself first, and success will follow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis modern translation preserves the wisdom and narrative strength of the original while making it accessible to today's readers. At a time when quick fixes and instant gratification dominate, \u003cem\u003eSelf-Help\u003c\/em\u003e is a refreshing return to the values of discipline, responsibility, and meaningful progress.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You'll Discover in This Modern Edition of Self-Help: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Philosophy of Practical Growth\u003c\/strong\u003e - Learn why habits of industry, honesty, and perseverance are more powerful than natural talent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInspiring Lives of Overcoming the Odds\u003c\/strong\u003e - Explore the true stories of inventors, artists, and leaders who succeeded through self-effort\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTimeless Lessons for Every Generation\u003c\/strong\u003e - A guide to building character, confidence, and lifelong purpose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA Moral Foundation for Achievement\u003c\/strong\u003e - Discover how ethical strength underpins every lasting success\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA Blueprint for Personal Responsibility\u003c\/strong\u003e - Break free from excuses and take charge of your own transformation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMore than a motivational book, \u003cem\u003eSelf-Help\u003c\/em\u003e is a powerful call to action-reminding us that greatness is built, not given.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRead \u003cem\u003eSelf-Help\u003c\/em\u003e and unlock the enduring tools of inner strength and self-mastery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Samuel Smiles,Tim Zengerink\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1806297787\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781806297788\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Library of Alexandria\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/15\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 416\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.48lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.19d","brand":"Samuel Smiles","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48066705785087,"sku":"9781806297788","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_785f04f5-84e5-4412-b170-82cbaebfdf70.jpg?v=1768680005","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/self-help-samuel-smiles-9781806297788","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}