The University of Hard Knocks by Ralph Albert Parlette
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"The University of Hard Knocks" by Ralph Albert Parlette is a motivational work that combines elements of personal development and philosophical reflection, likely written in the early 20th century. This book is structured around the idea that life’s struggles and adversities serve as essential lessons in personal growth and education, emphasizing the importance of overcoming challenges in order to achieve true greatness. The opening of the book introduces the concept of the
"University of Hard Knocks," presenting it as the most significant school of life where "bumps" or challenges teach valuable lessons. Parlette emphasizes that life is an ongoing education process where learning from both needless and needful hardships enables personal development. He illustrates his points with anecdotes and reflections, sharing personal lessons learned through experiences such as his interactions with his mother and incidents from his childhood. Through this engaging and relatable approach, the reader is invited to consider how adversity can lead to self-discovery and enlightenment, setting the stage for further exploration in the chapters that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Parlette, Ralph Albert, 1870-1930 |
|---|---|
| Title | The University of Hard Knocks |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 83.9 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BJ: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Ethics, Social usages, Etiquette, Religion |
| Subject | Success |
| Subject | Conduct of life |
| Subject | Character |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 455 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-00455-6 |
| Release Date | Mar 1, 1996 |
| Last Update | Jan 1, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1136 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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