Happy Homes and the Hearts That Make Them

By Samuel Smiles

Book Overview

Happy Homes and the Hearts That Make Them is a book written by Samuel Smiles. It is a collection of essays on the importance of creating a happy home and the role that individuals play in making it happen. The author emphasizes the importance of love, kindness, and respect in building a strong family unit. Smiles also discusses the importance of education, both for children and adults, as a means of improving the quality of life in the home. The book includes anecdotes and stories that illustrate the principles of happy homes and the importance of family values. It is a timeless classic that offers practical advice and inspiration for anyone seeking to build a happy and fulfilling home life.1889. Or thrifty people and why they thrive. The home is the epitome of society and government. The application of the principles found in this work to every member of the home, the importance of their inculcation in the home where character is chiefly molded, and the value of such lessons in making every home what it may be and should be, dictated the title of this book. Contents: art of living, or making the most of life; healthy homes; influence of character; home power; companionship and example; work; helping one's self; leaders of industry, inventors and producers; application and perseverance; helps and opportunities, scientific pursuits; energy and will; self-culture; workers in art; men of business; money; habits of thrift; methods of economy; courage; self-control; duty; temper; manner, art; companionship of books; companionship in marriage; example, models; character; discipline of experience.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162601566
• ISBN13: 9781162601564
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 660 Pages
• Weight: 3.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 8.3" x 11.0"