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Boys of Grit #2
Boys of Grit Who Changed the World
In this second volume of Boys of Grit, you will find inspiring stories like that of an ordinary blacksmith who was able to master twenty languages because he learned to value every spare moment. The life stories of these men will give any boy or girl hope, courage, and the motivation to become all that God desires them to be.
140 pages, Hardback
First published January 1, 2002
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September 25, 2020
A short quiz for you: Can you tell me, without googling their names, who the following people are: Timothy Eaton; Walter Scott; Samuel Morse; Robert Fulton; Roland Hayes; Hans Andersen; Isaac Pittman; Elihu Burrett; Joseph Haydn; William DeBerry; William H. Lever; William H. Prescott; John R. Clynes; and Isaac Watts?
I'm guessing that possibly you know who two or three of these people on this list. For me, I knew one. Isaac Watts, the one I recognized, was the great song/hymn writer and is one who penned many of the famous hymns that are still sung in churches today, and frankly, ought to be sung in all churches. Morse, Anderson, and Haydn, I recognized the names, but wasn't certain of why. When I asked others, some knew Haydn as the musician. I remembered his music from when I made a feeble attempt at piano lessons as a boy.
Why begin a book review about these individuals? Well, in "Boys of Grit Who Changed the World," the author takes each chapter and gives a short biography of each person. The author shows how most of these individuals grew up in low income and/or modest surroundings, overcoming incredible limitations, and went on to produce something that is significant, if not only for their country, but in most cases, significant in bringing about change in the world. From businessmen, to inventions, to preachers, to author, to musicians, to historians, etc., this book reveals to the reader some fascinating and encouraging information for the reader.
I am so grateful I picked up this book. I purchased it years ago when my boys were under the age of 10. I would recommend this book to parents who would love to provide some reading for their son(s), between the ages of 8-18. I think it can be a source of great encouragement to all who read it.
I'm guessing that possibly you know who two or three of these people on this list. For me, I knew one. Isaac Watts, the one I recognized, was the great song/hymn writer and is one who penned many of the famous hymns that are still sung in churches today, and frankly, ought to be sung in all churches. Morse, Anderson, and Haydn, I recognized the names, but wasn't certain of why. When I asked others, some knew Haydn as the musician. I remembered his music from when I made a feeble attempt at piano lessons as a boy.
Why begin a book review about these individuals? Well, in "Boys of Grit Who Changed the World," the author takes each chapter and gives a short biography of each person. The author shows how most of these individuals grew up in low income and/or modest surroundings, overcoming incredible limitations, and went on to produce something that is significant, if not only for their country, but in most cases, significant in bringing about change in the world. From businessmen, to inventions, to preachers, to author, to musicians, to historians, etc., this book reveals to the reader some fascinating and encouraging information for the reader.
I am so grateful I picked up this book. I purchased it years ago when my boys were under the age of 10. I would recommend this book to parents who would love to provide some reading for their son(s), between the ages of 8-18. I think it can be a source of great encouragement to all who read it.
July 24, 2011
This was a very good book that shows how the lowest of people can become a hero. It shows how everyone faces trials and how it helps over come the largest of obstacles. This is also alittle emotional.
July 28, 2009
The World usually makes heroes out of base wicked men but lamplighter gives us men of honor not always known to the world who are good examples for us today.
September 22, 2016
Short biographical sketches of great men in history.
A biography.
To Lincoln from Calvin on his 9th birthday.
A biography.
To Lincoln from Calvin on his 9th birthday.
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