The Making And The Unmaking Of A Dullard

by Thomas Edward Shields, D. J. O'Connell (Foreword)

The Making and the Unmaking of a Dullard is a book written by Thomas Edward Shields and published in 1909. The book is a memoir that tells the story of Shields' struggles with his own intellectual limitations and his journey to overcome them. The author describes his childhood experiences of feeling like a ""dullard"" and being constantly compared to his more intelligent siblings. Shields recounts his efforts to improve his academic performance, including attending night school and studying under a private tutor. The book also explores the societal pressures and expectations placed on individuals to excel academically, and the impact this can have on one's self-esteem. Ultimately, Shields' story is one of perseverance and determination in the face of adversity, and a testament to the power of hard work and dedication.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

296 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 2009

About the author

1862-1921