Living for the Best by James G. K. McClure
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"Living for the Best" by James G. K. McClure is a motivational text written in the early 20th century. The book explores themes of personal development and spirituality, drawing on examples from historical and biblical figures to illustrate principles for achieving a fulfilling life. The opening chapters focus on the importance of maintaining a positive outlook and being open to life's best opportunities, with allusions to well-known biblical characters like Daniel. The
opening of the book introduces the reader to the core concept of maintaining an open life perspective that invites the best of what life has to offer. Using the example of Daniel, McClure discusses the significance of one's outlook and spiritual connections in navigating life's challenges, particularly emphasizing how Daniel maintained his faith despite adversity. He asserts that keeping one's spiritual “windows” open towards inspiration, wisdom, and a noble life can empower individuals to withstand external pressures and remain true to their principles. This foundational perspective sets the tone for the subsequent chapters, which delve deeper into the various ways readers can cultivate their best selves amidst obstacles. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | McClure, James G. K. (James Gore King), 1848-1932 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 03010060 |
| Title | Living for the Best |
| Contents | Open to the best -- Winning the best victories -- Making the best use of our lives -- Putting the best into others -- Developing our best under difficulties -- The need of retaining the best wisdom -- The best possession -- Using aright our best hours -- Giving our best to God. |
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Produced by Juliet Sutherland, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 68.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BV: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Practical theology, Worship |
| Subject | Christian life |
| Subject | Spiritual life |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 36162 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-36162-8 |
| Release Date | May 17, 2011 |
| Last Update | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 489 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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