Character Building
Booker T. Washington
Lu par Luke Sartor
Character Building is a compilation of speeches, given by Mr. Booker T. Washington, to the students and staff of the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute (now known as Tuskegee University).
Booker T. Washington was one of the most prominent leaders in advancing African-American civil rights. Born into slavery and freed as a young boy, he rose through the ranks of education to eventually earn his position as principal of Tuskegee. Under his guidance, the school was built, by students and for students, to give them a deeply meaningful education. Mr. Washington stressed the importance of developing oneself for life-long success. He strove to imbue in his students the highest personal standards, and these speeches represent the core messages he gave.
(Originally published by Doubleday, Page & Co., NY, in 1902. Summary by Luke Sartor) (6 hr 37 min)
Chapitres
| Publisher's Explanation and Preface | 4:14 | Lu par Luke Sartor |
| Two Sides of Life | 11:35 | Lu par Luke Sartor |
| Helping Others | 10:12 | Lu par Luke Sartor |
| Some of the Rocks Ahead | 9:27 | Lu par Luke Sartor |
| On Influencing by Example | 8:20 | Lu par Luke Sartor |
| The Virtue of Simplicity | 14:23 | Lu par Luke Sartor |
| Have You Done Your Best? | 11:03 | Lu par Luke Sartor |
| Don't Be Discouraged | 8:42 | Lu par Luke Sartor |
| On Getting a Home | 8:18 | Lu par Luke Sartor |
| Calling Things By Their Right Names | 10:07 | Lu par Luke Sartor |
| European Impressions | 12:51 | Lu par Luke Sartor |
| The Value of System In Home Life | 8:53 | Lu par Luke Sartor |
| What Will Pay? | 10:51 | Lu par Luke Sartor |
| Education that Educates | 10:02 | Lu par Luke Sartor |
| The Importance of Being Reliable | 10:27 | Lu par Luke Sartor |
| The Highest Education | 10:56 | Lu par Luke Sartor |
| Unimproved Opportunities | 18:03 | Lu par Luke Sartor |
| Keeping Your Word | 9:52 | Lu par Luke Sartor |
| Some Lessons of the Hour | 12:04 | Lu par Luke Sartor |
| The Gospel of Service | 10:25 | Lu par Luke Sartor |
| Your Part in the Negro Conference | 9:37 | Lu par Luke Sartor |
| What Is To Be Our Future? | 12:00 | Lu par Luke Sartor |
| Some Great Little Things | 9:47 | Lu par Luke Sartor |
| To Would-Be Teachers | 7:28 | Lu par Luke Sartor |
| The Cultivation of Stable Habits | 9:19 | Lu par Luke Sartor |
| What You Ought to Do | 12:42 | Lu par Luke Sartor |
| Individual Responsibility | 13:52 | Lu par Luke Sartor |
| Getting On In the World | 6:09 | Lu par Luke Sartor |
| Each One His Part | 9:25 | Lu par Luke Sartor |
| What Would Father and Mother Say? | 10:59 | Lu par Luke Sartor |
| Object Lessons | 8:40 | Lu par Luke Sartor |
| Substance vs. Shadow | 9:33 | Lu par Luke Sartor |
| Character as Shown in Dress | 6:57 | Lu par Luke Sartor |
| Sing The Old Songs | 10:48 | Lu par Luke Sartor |
| Getting Down To Mother Earth | 12:06 | Lu par Luke Sartor |
| A Penny Saved | 15:24 | Lu par Luke Sartor |
| Growth | 9:00 | Lu par Luke Sartor |
| Last Words | 13:28 | Lu par Luke Sartor |
Critiques
Character Building by Booker T. Washington
BobbieA
This is A MUST READ for ALL students in grammar schools, high school and universities. This book, if all advice is applied, would change our youth and society's behavior and outlook on life in a VERY POSITIVE way! Love it!
Character Building
Maddie
The recording is AWESOME read at a perfect speed and very easy to understand.
great
A LibriVox Listener
this concise book breaks down all aspects ts of life. although it's a dated book, the information still holds true.
Rafael Mejia
A great book with great moral foundations for anyone who is looking to better themselves.
A LibriVox Listener
simply put Awsome book well said..simple to understand .. an makes me want to become a better in every aspect frm hw I dress to way I speak..
fantastic
A LibriVox Listener
a must read or a must hear for any person before their 20ties...if possible. But anyway this is for all ages
Have integrity
Davinzy
This is a book that humbles you and helps you to develop as a respectable individual
Inspirational!
A LibriVox Listener
The author no doubt knew what suffering was having been born into slavery. However he came to an uncommon conclusion about how to overcome the injustice of his time. Get an education, forgive those who didn't deserve it and set about improving the world. The collection of speeches may have been intended for students, but I found myself captivated by the truths and values delivered. Excellent reading with authentic Australian crickets occasionally heard in the background, thought they were in my house while listening.