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# Self-Reliance Hardcover – May 25, 2011

**Brand:** ralph waldo emerson
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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    A Manifesto of Individuality, Creativity and Personal Truth
  

*by D***I on Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2011*

I was first introduced to Emerson by my mother, an English teacher. She was the same woman who placed C.S. Lewis and Shakespeare and Solzhenitsyn and other literary giants in my hands. Among all of the wealth she shared with me when I was still in my teens, it was Emerson...dear Emerson...that stole my heart. He was "my guy" then and still is decades later.Upon my first read, this book grabbed me as a manifesto against the bleakness of conformity. Back then, my favorite quote was: "Trust thyself: every heart vibrates to that iron string."Upon this fresh read, a new quote called to me: "When we discern justice, when we discern truth, we do nothing of ourselves, but allow a passage to its beams."This update of his classic Self-Reliance is brilliantly done. It highlights a quote on each page in bright red, adding to the vibrancy and stark truth that emanates from Emerson's words.It also includes several supplementary quotes by both classics and contemporaries. This is among my favorites, by Pam Slim: "We look for ourselves in many places - meditation retreats, personality assessments, Twitter rankings. But the best place to find the reason why we were put on earth is a private moment immersed in our craft. In that sacred instant, we see without a reasonable doubt that we were made to create, and contribute."Every writer, artist, creative, and life explorer would be wise to carry this gem on their journey to keep them grounded and connected to their truth while allowing for all the glory and breadth of the vast horizon of possibility.We need these continual reminders when the storms come. Why? To stay strong. As Emerson would say... "God will not have his work made manifest by cowards."Be daring in your vulnerability and persistent in the pursuit of your truth. There is no greater teacher than Emerson to show you the way.Mollie Marti, JD, PhDAuthor of "WALKING WITH JUSTICE: Uncommon Lessons from One of Life's Greatest Mentors"

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    170-year-old book is shockingly contemporary
  

*by D***K on Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2011*

I must be truthful and admit that I had never even attempted to read Ralph Waldo Emerson's 1841 essay on Self-Reliance til I was presented with this delightful re-packaging. Of course, I am familiar with the most famous quote: "A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds." But there is more to it than that. Emerson, one of the most famous American philosophers of the mid-nineteenth century, was obsessed with the notion of non-conformity, i.e. individualism, and the many ways it can be expressed.The clever layout of the book enables the reader to skim through and read - in large red type - a selection of incisive quotes from the essay. Also included are tiny, relevant quotes from historical figures such as Galileo and Thomas Edison, celebrities such as Meryl Streep and Judy Garland and famous authors including Leo Tolstoy and F. Scott Fitzgerald. A small quibble: I wish these contributors were listed in an index at the back of the book, with each one identified. I also wish a bit more background on Emerson himself had been included. A brief bio along with the date of the original essay (1841) would be a great addition to the book.As 19th century prose tends towards the wandering and the obfuscatory, this tiny volume is not an easy read. But it's worth the additional effort. A huge thank you to The Domino Project for the brilliant idea of serving up Ralph Waldo Emerson in a palatable format. You can read it on a Kindle but I'd recommend buying the hardcover so you can appreciate the layout.

### ⭐⭐⭐ 3.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    interesting - but wanders
  

*by M***7 on Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2023*

I know Emerson is “one of the great thinkers” in history. And there are indeed some good passages here. Well worth reading - but not life changing.

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