Product Description

In Slow and Sure Alger shows the value of steady progress towards one's goal. Through a series of ups and downs Paul continues to progress towards success. We meet villains, robbers, artists, investors, men of learning and men of action - all who contribute to Paul's continued personal growth. This fun and compelling story instills a desire for focus and activity as well as teaching great life skills. Alger wrote to instill the principle of Strive and Succeed, Personal Growth and Achievement-to attain the American dream. He inspired countless millions of young people world-wide and was the Mark Victor Hanson and Tony Robbins of his era.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #2936054 in Books
• Published on: 2009-06-12
• Binding: Paperback
• 194 pages

Customer Reviews

You know - this was a wonderful book! I'm hooked!
Perhaps its the recession, but I can tell you, I really enjoyed and NEEDED this book!

You want a book where there is a good plot, a solid story, where good wins in the end? Where there are also villains who sometimes win a round or two - sure its about real life.

This book, Slow and Sure is about Paul who gets a few business going, from ties to success - there is a pattern that you can follow, and I have to say, I think every American should read Alger's books, at least one of them.

After reading one, you will be hooked on success!

I'm getting back to my business, this book inspired me!

Slow and Sure is Sure to Please!
This review is not for the cynics and others who hate America, (whether they live here or not): There are many of us who still believe in the 'American Dream'. Who see in America as a land of opportunity, where a person may make what he wants of himself. This is the reason for the success of movies like the Secret, and books like Think and Grow Rich. Haters of this concept don't believe in the philosophy of 'if it's to be; it's up to me' and personal growth- they believe in the 'it's not my responsibility to be successful, it's the governments, or a union, etc' to make things right. For those of us who DO believe in America and what it stands for, we need to relax from time to time, from our dedicated path to success. From time to time, I like to read a novel or two, to unwind, but there are so few are positive, uplifting, and compelling novels that also promote personal growth and success principles. So finding one or two is GREAT NEWS! However I have made a wonderful discover of a new and magnificently published selection of Horatio Alger books, so now we don't just have one or two, but many, many hours ahead of us to relax, recharge and at the same time instill in ourselves the success principles we all know and love!
Slow and Sure is one of my favorites: In this story, Paul, who sells clothing on the street continues to move up by building better and better methods of offering his wares -(and by working hard, and not trying short cuts, or getting in with villains - and there are lots of great New York villains and temptations for Paul to endure)! At times he is cheated but he overcomes the negative effects and is stronger for it. Through hard work and practicing lots of success principles, he ends up very successful - with a great ending as he confronts those who tried to cheat him long ago....very formula for Alger, I know, but it's a winning formula, and we want and do cheer for Paul at each part in his life, up or down.
This is also a wonderful book to give a young person, what a gift it would be to have this type of book so early in life! Great plot and a fantastic read!

A book you need to read!
Horatio Alger books, these are novels that are appeal to those like me who read Think and Grow Rich, and any other older money making books they are `rags to riches stories'

My family has really gotten hooked on Alger. These wonderful stories are so powerful today in this economic climate. Back when they were written, there were no stimulus packages, no welfare as we know it, no food stamps, no income tax! Yet, today there is still such despair, that I feel it's very much the same....

So having said that, this book is great for two reasons:

1) its shows a method and mindset for success! It's not just a story, but the story explains the thinking and mindset of the hero who overcomes terrible odds to find success. The mindset explained is as powerful then as it is today.

2) while the story is fiction, the hero figures out a way to succeed - it of course depends on factor 1 above, his mindset, but, once we see how his mind works, he thinks of a plan to become successful - and what I like is the principles that are used are not like typical fiction, but of ways and means that anyone could use to become successful, good business ideas that are still on target for today!

This book is great for readers of any age, young or old, as long as you need a lift, and you want something powerful and good in your life, you will enjoy this great work by Alger!

After reading Alger you`ll know it's all about Mindset!