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  • A Dutch Boy Fifty Years After: Adapted from "The Americanization of Edward Bok"

    by Edward Bok ...
    Autobiography of an immigrant to America, first published in 1921. ... Read more

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  • The Americanization of Edward Bok

    by Edward Bok ...
    Edward Bok was a Dutch born American editor and Pulitzer Prize-winning author. The present book consists the story of Bok's becoming an American. He was editor of the 'Ladies' Home' journal for thirty years. Bok is credited with coining the term "living room" as the name for room of a house that had commonly been called the parlor or drawing room. He also created Bok Tower Gardens in central ... Read more

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  • The Americanization of Edward Bok

    by Edward Bok ...
    This Pulitzer Prize-winning autobiography charmingly chronicles the life of Edward Bok, the longtime editor of The Ladies Home Journal and a noted philanthropist.Bok wrote of his eventful life, "Every life has some interest and significance; mine, perhaps, a special one. Here was a little Dutch boy unceremoniously set down in America unable to make himself understood or even to know what persons ... Read more

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  • The Americanization of Edward Bok

    by Edward Bok ...
    This Pulitzer Prize-winning autobiography charmingly chronicles the life of Edward Bok, the longtime editor of The Ladies Home Journal and a noted philanthropist. Bok wrote of his eventful life, "Every life has some interest and significance; mine, perhaps, a special one. Here was a little Dutch boy unceremoniously set down in America unable to make himself understood or even to know what persons ... Read more

    $5.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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    Why I Believe in Poverty as the Experience That Can Come to a Boy

    Lessons in Character Through Hardship

    by Edward Bok ...

    Abridged

    9 min

    This reflective audiobook argues that early hardship can build discipline, empathy, and strength of character. Edward Bok presents poverty not as suffering, but as a formative experience shaping moral growth. ... Read more

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  • The Americanization of Edward Bok

    by Edward Bok ...
    Edward William Bok (born Eduard Willem Gerard Cesar Hidde Bok[1]) (October 9, 1863 – January 9, 1930) was a Dutch-born American editor and Pulitzer Prize-winning author. He was editor of the Ladies' Home Journal for 30 years (1889-1919). Bok is credited with coining the term living room as the name for a room of a house that had commonly been called the parlor or drawing room. He also created Bok ... Read more

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  • A Dutch Boy Fifty Years After

    This edition features illustrations.About the AuthorEdward William Bok [1863-1930] was born in Den Helder, The Netherlands. The Bok family immigrated to Brooklyn, NY, when he was six years-old.In 1882, he was employed by Henry Holt and Company. In 1884, he was employed by Charles Scribner's Sons. From 1884 until 1887, he was editor of The Brooklyn Magazine. In 1886, he started The Bok Syndicate ... Read more

    $3.99 USD

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    Successward (Unabridged)

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    Unabridged

    2 hours 55 min

    Are you a young man on the cusp of adulthood, eager to carve your path to success? Then step into the world of "Successward" by Edward Bok. This audiobook, written by a self-made achiever, is your personal guide to navigating the exciting, and sometimes daunting, world of business, relationships, and becoming a man of character. Edward Bok, a young man who rose from humble beginnings to become a ... Read more

    $4.99 USD

  • Successward: A Young Man's Book for Young Men

    Edward William Bok, a visionary thinker and influential editor, delivers a powerful guide to personal growth and purposeful living in Successward: A Young Man's Book for Young Men. This inspiring work speaks directly to ambition, character, and the journey toward meaningful success. Bok’s words are grounded in real-life wisdom, encouraging young readers to shape their future with integrity, ... Read more

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  • A Dutch Boy Fifty Years After

    In this book, Bok revisits his past, providing a rich narrative that delves into the cultural contrasts he faced as an immigrant and the values he embraced in America. He reflects on significant historical events and social changes that occurred during the fifty years since his arrival, offering insights into his evolving identity and the impact of his heritage on his American life.The narrative ... Read more

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  • The Young Man in Business

    Enriched edition. A Guide for Success: Tips for Young Professionals in Business

    In "The Young Man in Business," Edward William Bok offers an insightful guide for ambitious youth navigating the complexities of the commercial world. Written in a pragmatic yet engaging literary style, this book acts as both a manual and a source of inspiration, intertwining personal anecdotes with pragmatic business principles. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century America, Bok's ... Read more

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  • The Americanization Of Edward Bok

    The Americanization of Edward Bok opens with the experience of a young immigrant arriving in America and confronting the uncertainty of a new language, unfamiliar customs, and the pressure to support a struggling family. The narrative reflects on the dislocation felt after leaving the Netherlands, showing how cultural adjustment and economic strain shape early perceptions of opportunity. Initial ... Read more

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