Character Building

Character Building is a collection of motivational speeches delivered by Booker T. Washington to staff, students and visitors at Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute (now Tuskegee Institute). As the school’s leader, Washington gives thought-provoking advice on self-improvement and the value of education. It’s one of his most noted public lectures.

Info autore

Booker T. Washington (1856–1915) was a prominent figure in the African American community and a champion of higher education. He was born into slavery and obtained freedom shortly after the Emancipation Proclamation. As a child, he worked manual jobs to help support his family, but aspired to receive a formal education. He enrolled in Hampton Normal Agricultural Institute in Virginia and thrived as a student. After graduating, Washington embarked on a career as a lecturer and leader of the Tuskegee Institute. He also worked as a political advisor to presidents Theodore Roosevelt and William Taft.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Booker T Washington, Booker T. Washington
• Editore: Ingram Publishers Services
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 26.01.2021
• EAN: 9781513271132
• ISBN: 978-1-5132-7113-2
• Pagine: 766
• Illustrazioni: Illustrationen, nicht spezifiziert
• Serie: Mint Editions; Mint Editions—Black Narratives; Mint Editions (Black Narratives); Black Narratives
• Categorie: Saggistica > Storia > Altro; Scienze sociali, diritto, economia > Sociologia > Teorie sociologiche; SELF-HELP / Personal Growth / Success, SELF-HELP / Motivational & Inspirational, SELF-HELP / Communication & Social Skills, Soft skills and dealing with other people, Speeches