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Stories of Grit

"There are just two classes of boys who should be permitted to read these fascinating pages.

The ambitious boys are in one class; those who are determined to make their lives count. That type of boy will be helped toward finding the best outlet for his services. He will learn of fields of investment for his life work which have brought rich returns to other boys. His vision will be broadened, his objective made higher.

The other class of boy who should read this book is that in whom the fires of ambition have not yet been kindled; he who is living on the dead level of life, just "groping to and fro". This type of boy will be inspired to tackle the climbing life when he learns of the handicaps which other boys have overcome and of the great goals they have won." - Summary from the introduction (3 hr 2 min)

Chapters

Introduction

3:49

The Blind Boy who Became Poet, Preacher and Author

14:38

How a Lame Boy Became the World's Greatest Potter

17:37

The Dutch Boy who Became a Great Editor

14:58

A Deaf Boy who Became a Great Bible Scholar

8:36

The Slave Boy who Became a Great Leader

12:10

The Immigrant Lad who Became a King of Industry

9:33

A Shoemaker's Apprentice who Became a Great Scholar

12:13

From Gipsy Tent to Pulpit

13:22

A Blind Man who Became Postmaster-General of England

12:35

The Ploughboy who Became a Famous Naturalist

12:05

A Sick Man who Never Gave Up

8:58

How a Poor Boy Became a Great Scientist

10:54

What an Illiterate Boy Made of His Life

14:32

A Donkey Boy who Became a Famous Sculptor

16:01