{"product_id":"the-go-getter-peter-b-kyne-9781611048865","title":"The Go-Getter: A Story that Tells You How to Be One (Annotated)","description":"\u003cp\u003ePublished in 1921, Peter B. Kyne's \"The Go-Getter\" quickly ascended into the canon of beloved American business literature. Echoing the rags-to-riches optimism of the early 20th century, this motivational parable of determination and perseverance in the face of adversity has inspired generations of entrepreneurs and workers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe story follows young World War I veteran Bill Peck as he embarks on a make-or-break business trip across the country. Given nine days to secure a lucrative deal by his ailing employer, Peck encounters setback after setback. Undeterred, he meets every new challenge with wit, grit and zeal, evolving from amateur dreamer to consummate go-getter before readers' eyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKyne's underdog tale struck an immediate chord in the postwar economic boom. By 1923 the book was already in its sixth printing, eventual sales topping half a million copies worldwide. Its popularity crossed class divides, finding audiences from corporate elites to factory workers seeking advancement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKyne's story remains a hallmark of American individualism. Though later generations have aimed critique at its capitalist themes, for decades it influenced workplace culture and fueled the self-made dreams of millions. A testament to the power of will in the face of difficulty, \"The Go-Getter\" retains its iconic status as a wellspring of inspiration and a monument to perseverance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Peter B. Kyne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1611048869\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781611048865\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Cedar Lake Classics\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/02\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 56\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.14lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.12d","brand":"Peter B. Kyne","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44491414634751,"sku":"9781611048865","price":4.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_4f34816e-bf9f-4742-aa15-3d8ec86ea611.jpg?v=1699451059","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-go-getter-peter-b-kyne-9781611048865","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}