Bound to Rise, Horatio Alger, Jr.
Bound to Rise, Horatio Alger, Jr.
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Bound to Rise
Up the Ladder

Author: Horatio Alger, Jr.

Narrator: Christopher Crennen

Unabridged: 5 hr 6 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 02/24/2024


Synopsis

Inspiring stories of honesty, generosity, industry, thrift, temperance, ambition, bravery, and devotion to family and education. Written by Horatio Alger, Jr. (1832-1899), #19 on Wikipedia’s “List of best-selling fiction authors” in world history. Narrated and very slightly edited by Christopher Crennen.Reviews of Alger's work: “causes the sympathetic tear”, “entertaining”, “thrilling episodes”, “bright and lively”, “exciting and interesting”, “spirited adventures”, “stirring”, “pure and simple”, “a delight”, “commendable”, “spirited and inspiring”, “most heartily recommend”, “admirable”, “excellent”, “phenomenal”, “swell”, “rattling good”, “bully”, “full of inspiration to honesty and industry”, “virtue rewarded and evil punished”, “hard work, ambition, and high moral character”, “cheerfulness, honesty, and good deeds”, “self-reliance, self-discipline, decency”, “full of excellent lessons”, “impressive and wholesome”, “good practical advice”.Alger's books:Campaign Series: Frank’s Campaign, Paul Prescott’s Charge, Charlie Codman’s Cruise.Ragged Dick Series: Ragged Dick, Fame and Fortune, Mark the Match Boy, Rough and Ready, Ben the Luggage Boy, Rufus and Rose.Luck and Pluck Series: Luck and Pluck, Sink or Swim, Strong and Steady, Strive and Succeed, Try and Trust, Bound to Rise, Risen from the Ranks, Herbert’s Carter’s Legacy.Tattered Tom Series: Tattered Tom, Paul the Peddler, Phil the Fiddler, Slow and Sure, Julius, The Young Outlaw, Sam’s Chance, The Telegraph Boy.And many more.aspenleafmedia.com

Reviews

Goodreads review by Angie on March 11, 2020

Not much to set it apart from other stories of its kind, but I did like the way the hero's parents were attentive and involved, rather than uncaring or absent. There were a few twists I didn't see coming, and I found myself really invested in wondering how our young hero was finally going to earn th......more

Goodreads review by Mehyar on May 14, 2017

Great inspiring book Hard work, honesty, frugality, continuous learning and improving oneself, taking risk, patience, and perseverance, was, is, and will be always the vital ingredients for enduring success!......more

Goodreads review by Adarsh on April 25, 2020

I really found myself absorbed while going through this very undifferentiated work which calibre another creature with hard work, honesty,fedility and lot many enthralling qualities which Harry walton Own,and blossom as young scion do. One more which caught my eye sight,was there Harry walton parent......more

Goodreads review by Donny on January 09, 2016

Read this some time back, now catching up on reviews. This was a quick read. I expected a non-fiction treatise on the principles of success, but instead it's a fable - a tale of hardwork and enterprise to seek success, and not be seduced by short-term gains and temptations. It was fun, but the bloody......more

Goodreads review by Heather on June 16, 2010

Bound to Rise is an easy read intended for young boys. It centers around a fourteen-year-old boy named Harry who leaves home in search of work. He is determined to pay a debt his father was forced to incur. By hard work and perserverance as well as his moto "Live and Learn" Harry overcomes challenge......more