His Better Self: A Novel (1910)

By Thomas Jayhews

Book Overview

""His Better Self"" is a novel written by Thomas Jayhews and published in 1910. The story revolves around the life of a young man named Paul Vanderhoff, who is struggling to find his place in the world. Paul is torn between his desire for success and his moral values, which often conflict with the cutthroat business world he is trying to navigate.As Paul tries to make a name for himself, he is constantly challenged by his own conscience and the people around him. He is torn between his love for a woman named Ethel and his desire to succeed in his career. Along the way, he meets a man named John L. Sullivan, who becomes a mentor to him and helps him find his way.The novel explores themes of morality, ambition, and the struggle to find one's true identity in a world that often values success over everything else. It is a thought-provoking and insightful look at the challenges faced by young people trying to make their way in the world, and the choices they must make along the way.Overall, ""His Better Self"" is a compelling and engaging novel that offers a unique perspective on the challenges of modern life. It is a must-read for anyone interested in exploring the complexities of human nature and the struggle to find one's place in the world.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: 1166622738
• ISBN13: 9781166622732
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 512 Pages
• Weight: 1.49 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"