Description: Antique Vintage Collectible - Rare Scarce Book Historical Books- A Beautiful Wonderful Find and a Must have addition to your Collection!Please No Missouri Sales due to Sales Tax Criteria THE UNIVERSITY OF HARD KNOCKS The School That Completes Our Education Author: Ralph Parlette Illustrations: na Publisher: Parlette-Padget Company, Chicago Copyright Date: 1920 - First Edition - Eighth Printing Content - About the BookClassic Americana Historical Vintage Book - .. Ah, the University of Hard Knocks! That phrase conjures up a sense of resilience and life lessons, doesn’t it? Let’s delve into this concept. The School of Hard Knocks, also known as the University of Life, refers to the education one gains from life’s often challenging and sometimes painful experiences. Unlike formal education, which occurs in classrooms and structured environments, the School of Hard Knocks teaches us through real-world trials, setbacks, and adversity. It’s where we learn valuable lessons that shape our character, resilience, and understanding of the world. Ralph Parlette, an American lecturer, explored this idea in his popular lecture-circuit presentation titled “The University of Hard Knocks: The School that Completes Our Education.” In this insightful text, Parlette shares clever insights and inspirational truths about how obstacles can become opportunities for growth. He emphasizes that life’s difficulties are not hindrances but rather stepping stones toward personal development. So, the next time you face challenges, remember that you’re enrolled in the University of Hard Knocks, where each setback is a lesson waiting to be learned. .... "Here we learn all we ever know. Every bump we get is a lesson. If we learn the lessons with one bump, we don't get that bump any more: we get promoted to the next bump." The University of Hard Knocks is a great biz boost for everybody who will read it and everybody ought to read it, Judge Ben . B. Lindsey..... Some Preliminary Remarks; The Books are Bumps; The College of Needless Knocks, i.e., Teaching a wilful Child; Bumps make us stop, look, listen - Blind man learns with one bump.... the College of Needful Knocks; our sorrows and disappointments.... Shake the Barrel - how we decide our destinies...Going Up, How we become great... The Problem of Preparedness - preparing children for life... The Salvation of a Sucker - You can't get something for nothing.... Looking Backword - Memories of price we pay.... Go on South - The book in the running brook - the Mississippi keeps on going sough and growing greater. Going Up Life's Mountain the defeats that are victories.... ... Book Condition Color Boards: Brown leatherette type Very Nice decorated boards / binding, raised lettering, marbled colored end pages, previous owner faint on the center first plain end page, otherwise clean and nice and tight, Gold glit top page edges, see photos. Corners / Outer Boards: Slight bumped corners, slight scuffing and rubbing, overall nice condition for the age of the book, see photos Binding: Overall tight binding for the age Pages: Overall appears to be clean good "collectible" condition. Shipping & Payment100% Satisfaction Guaranteed - If you are unhappy for any reason, just let me know and we will work it out. Sometimes, grading and describing books will vary by person. I would appreciate it if you would please contact me before leaving neutral or negative feedback so we can work out We ship via USPS Media Mail with opportunity to upgrade to expedited shipping. US and International Shipping available. We ship out orders multiple times a week. All orders are carefully packaged to minimize damage in shipping. International Bidders Shipping Rate will be Flat Rate Envelope (up to 4 pounds), which 2 standard sizes books will fit in one envelope very tightly. If book(s) is over 4 pounds and do not fit in a flat rate envelope, books will be shipped in larger size flat rate box for cost estimate to be around $25-$35 and up. I DO NOT GUARANTEE SAFE ARRIVAL OUT OF USA. Too many packages have not arrived international destinations in last couple months, therefore, I no longer guarantee International shipments. Combination of Multiple Purchases offered Thanks for Looking and Happy Reading / Collecting / and Just Enjoying Old Books! Please be sure to check out my other items! Track Page Views WithAuctiva's Counter
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Place of Publication: Chicago
Book Title: The University of Hard Knocks
Book Series: Historical
Original Language: English
Vintage: Yes
Personalize: No
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Personalized: No
Features: Dust Jacket, Illustrated
Topic: Constructivism, Crises, Education, Emotional Intelligence, Hobbies, Leisure, Life Crisis, Life Management, Lifestyle, Parent-Child Relationship, Parenting, Self-Help, Self-Management, Humor, Psychology, Life Lessons, Experiences
Literature: Classic
Signed: No
Ex Libris: No
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Publisher: Parlette Padget Company
Intended Audience: Ages 9-12, Young Adults, Adults
Inscribed: No
Edition: First Edition, Eighth Printing
Subject: Historical Fiction
Publication Year: 1920
Type: Novel
Americana: Historical
Author: Parlette-Padget Company, Ralph Parlette
Genre: Business, Economics & Industry, Environment, Nature & Earth, Family, Parenting & Relations, Leisure, Hobbies & Lifestyle, Mind, Body & Spirit, Motivation, Personal & Professional Development, Psychology & Help, Self-Help, Life Lessons
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Number of Pages: 168
