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The Strength of Being Morally Clean: A Study of the Quest for Unearned Happiness
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58 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1900
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May 27, 2012
Published in 1900, this short book is a kind of self-help work, similar to James Allen's "As a Man Thinketh." The advice is general, but, coming from the viewpoint of an LDS Church member, it seems sound and valuable, but perhaps a bit obvious, given LDS standards and beliefs. In fact, I came across this book because it was quoted from extensively in a talk by Heber J. Grant in General Conference, April 1914.
The biggest weakness of this book is that Jordan assumes his audience will believe his statements without any particular logic or reason to back them up. This may be just the non-fiction style of the time, but I question the validity of some of his statements, and found myself wondering why he thought them true. More explanation would have been helpful.
As might be expected, the book is somewhat dated in its presentation and ideas. The lack of explanation or support for Jordan's statements occasionally made me wonder if his statements were just the general belief of his time or if he had some basis for them.
Still, the general thrust of the book strikes me as true, even if I don't think Jordan was persuasive enough. Its short and worth the read.
The biggest weakness of this book is that Jordan assumes his audience will believe his statements without any particular logic or reason to back them up. This may be just the non-fiction style of the time, but I question the validity of some of his statements, and found myself wondering why he thought them true. More explanation would have been helpful.
As might be expected, the book is somewhat dated in its presentation and ideas. The lack of explanation or support for Jordan's statements occasionally made me wonder if his statements were just the general belief of his time or if he had some basis for them.
Still, the general thrust of the book strikes me as true, even if I don't think Jordan was persuasive enough. Its short and worth the read.
February 26, 2017
I found this both enjoyable and enlightening. I was worried it would be hard to get through given the time period in which it was written, but I ended up getting a lot of insights from his ideas and I felt that it was enriching. It's a short read as well!
June 10, 2016
Short. Simple. Had this 1900 book in my library. Signed by an early Mormon prophet, Heber J. Grant in "1912-1913". Figured I'd read it. Interesting view of morality from a 1900 LDS point of view. Definitely protestant ethic kind of reading.
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