A Lifetime of Riches: The Biography of Napoleon Hill

by Michael J. Ritt Jr., Kirk Landers

Napoleon Hill's inspirational classic, Think and Grow Rich , has been a bestseller since its original publication more than fifty years ago. But there has never before been a biography of this influential thinker. Hill was born in poverty in rural Virginia. A troublemaker, he seemed destined for a bad end until his stepmother took him in hand, gave him a typewriter and encouraged him to write. With a passion born of the desire for success, he worked his way through law school and embarked on a career as a business journalist. In a 1908 interview with Andrew Carnegie, the steel magnate challenged the young Hill to codify the rules of achievement that had made America so strong. Hill accepted, and his great work began. Over the next twenty years he interviewed successful people from all walks of life, finally distilling his discoveries into Think and Grow Rich . But along the way there were plenty of hardships and hard lessons, setbacks that Hill acknowledged came from his own failings. It is this biography's frank discussion of Hill's private life and his personal struggles that make it so inspiring and useful for any fan of Napoleon Hill. The lessons that Hill taught to others were often lessons he had learned himself, and his eventual triumph is the perfect testament to the power of his "WHAT THE MIND OF MAN CAN CONCEIVE, IT CAN ACHIEVE."

Genres: Biography, Nonfiction, Money

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First published May 15, 1995

Reviews

[Kristiyan Velkov · Rating 5 out of 5]

The book is really interesting 🤔 What a man, what a dedication to one idea 💡

[Peter Pactor · Rating 5 out of 5]

I can't imagine why I never read a biography of Napoleon Hill before. I have been a big fan of his books and of his works for at least forty years. His life is an unbelievable tale. Hill was a man who failed many, many times but managed to bounce back every time. It took much courage and much determination. Sometimes one must wonder where people like Hill find the strength to rise from the ashes. Hill actually lived his philosophy and taught it to millions of people. This book is well worth reading.

[Thiago Santos · Rating 5 out of 5]

Já conhecia algumas obras do Napoleon Hill e tive, por sorte, a oportunidade de ler sua biografia. Devorei o livro em apenas 8 dias. A história do Napoleon Hill é tão motivadora quanto as palavras que ele "pregou" durante toda a sua vida. Uma vida cheia de adversidades, mas que com fé e seguindo seus próprios princípios alcançou seus objetivos.

Definitivamente me inspirou a me aprofundar em seu trabalho e a seguir sua filosofia de vida. Recomendo a todos apesar de ser um livro difícil de ser encontrado.

[Scott · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book! Perfect example of never give up!