Russell Herman Conwell (1843–1925) was a distinguished American orator, lawyer, Baptist minister, philanthropist, and writer. Born in South Worthington, Massachusetts, he rose to prominence through his inspirational lecture 'Acres of Diamonds', which he delivered over 6,000 times across the world. This lecture emphasized the idea that one need not look elsewhere for opportunity, achievement, or fortune—the resources to achieve all good things are present in one's own community. This central theme was later expanded upon and published in his book, also titled 'Acres of Diamonds' in 1890, which has since become a classic in the self-help genre. Conwell's gift for public speaking and his positive message of individual potential and self-reliance resonated with the ethos of his time, capturing the imagination of his audiences and readers. He was also the founder and first president of Temple University in Philadelphia, reflecting his deeply held belief in accessible education as a means for individuals to realize their aspirations. Moreover, his fascinating life spanned many domains, as he served as a Civil War captain and a journalist for the Boston Evening Traveller. His literary style is characterized by a persuasive and motivational tone, using personal anecdotes and parables to illustrate his points. Conwell's legacy endures through his writings and the institution he established, both of which continue to inspire individuals to find their own 'acres of diamonds' within their reach.
Erscheint lt. Verlag | 13.11.2022 |
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Verlagsort | Prague |
Sprache | englisch |
Themenwelt | Literatur |
Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Gesundheit / Leben / Psychologie ► Lebenshilfe / Lebensführung | |
Geisteswissenschaften ► Psychologie | |
Schlagworte | Acres of Diamonds philosophy • American Dream philosophy • American success authors • Change Your Thoughts • Classic • entrepreneurship ideals • fiction in english • Gilded Age allegory • Historical • historical self-help authors • Inspirational anecdotes • inspirational speeches • James Allen • Mind-Power • Motivational literature • motivational storytelling • Napoleon Hill • New Thought principles • personal growth stories • philanthropic message • prentice mulford • public domain success books • Russell Conwell speaker • self-improvement classics • self-improvement narrative • self-reliance anecdotes • success principles books • The Science of Getting Rich • The Secret • Thought Vibration • timeless wisdom • Wallace Wattles • William Walker Atkinson |
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