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LoC No.: 42007609

Title: Making the Most of Life

Note: Reading ease score: 77.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Al Haines

Summary: "Making the Most of Life" by J. R. Miller is a motivational and philosophical work written in the late 19th century. This book focuses on the importance of living a life of purpose, responsibility, and self-sacrifice, drawing from Christian principles. It aims to inspire readers to recognize the sacred trust of life and find true fulfillment through acts of love and service to others. The opening of the book introduces its main theme that life is a precious gift, urging readers to harness it for a higher purpose. Miller emphasizes the idea that true living involves self-renunciation and the willingness to sacrifice personal desires for the greater good. He illustrates this concept through various metaphors, such as the necessity for seeds to die in order to bear fruit and the transformation of raw materials into beautiful objects, all pointing to the richness that comes from embracing life's challenges with faith and dedication. The author sets the tone for a reflective journey, aiming to motivate readers toward earnest and thoughtful living. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Miller, J. R. (James Russell), 1840-1912

EBook No.: 19193

Published: Sep 6, 2006

Downloads: 67

Language: English

Subject: Christian life

LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Practical theology, Worship

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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2024-11-14T04:52:44Z Making the Most of Life

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 42007609

Title: Making the Most of Life

Note: Reading ease score: 77.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Al Haines

Summary: "Making the Most of Life" by J. R. Miller is a motivational and philosophical work written in the late 19th century. This book focuses on the importance of living a life of purpose, responsibility, and self-sacrifice, drawing from Christian principles. It aims to inspire readers to recognize the sacred trust of life and find true fulfillment through acts of love and service to others. The opening of the book introduces its main theme that life is a precious gift, urging readers to harness it for a higher purpose. Miller emphasizes the idea that true living involves self-renunciation and the willingness to sacrifice personal desires for the greater good. He illustrates this concept through various metaphors, such as the necessity for seeds to die in order to bear fruit and the transformation of raw materials into beautiful objects, all pointing to the richness that comes from embracing life's challenges with faith and dedication. The author sets the tone for a reflective journey, aiming to motivate readers toward earnest and thoughtful living. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Miller, J. R. (James Russell), 1840-1912

EBook No.: 19193

Published: Sep 6, 2006

Downloads: 67

Language: English

Subject: Christian life

LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Practical theology, Worship

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:19193:3 2006-09-06T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Miller, J. R. (James Russell) en urn:lccn:42007609 1