Character Building
Booker T. Washington
Read by 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)
Chapters
Publisher's Explanation and Preface | 4:14 | Read by Luke Sartor |
Two Sides of Life | 11:35 | Read by Luke Sartor |
Helping Others | 10:12 | Read by Luke Sartor |
Some of the Rocks Ahead | 9:27 | Read by Luke Sartor |
On Influencing by Example | 8:20 | Read by Luke Sartor |
The Virtue of Simplicity | 14:23 | Read by Luke Sartor |
Have You Done Your Best? | 11:03 | Read by Luke Sartor |
Don't Be Discouraged | 8:42 | Read by Luke Sartor |
On Getting a Home | 8:18 | Read by Luke Sartor |
Calling Things By Their Right Names | 10:07 | Read by Luke Sartor |
European Impressions | 12:51 | Read by Luke Sartor |
The Value of System In Home Life | 8:53 | Read by Luke Sartor |
What Will Pay? | 10:51 | Read by Luke Sartor |
Education that Educates | 10:02 | Read by Luke Sartor |
The Importance of Being Reliable | 10:27 | Read by Luke Sartor |
The Highest Education | 10:56 | Read by Luke Sartor |
Unimproved Opportunities | 18:03 | Read by Luke Sartor |
Keeping Your Word | 9:52 | Read by Luke Sartor |
Some Lessons of the Hour | 12:04 | Read by Luke Sartor |
The Gospel of Service | 10:25 | Read by Luke Sartor |
Your Part in the Negro Conference | 9:37 | Read by Luke Sartor |
What Is To Be Our Future? | 12:00 | Read by Luke Sartor |
Some Great Little Things | 9:47 | Read by Luke Sartor |
To Would-Be Teachers | 7:28 | Read by Luke Sartor |
The Cultivation of Stable Habits | 9:19 | Read by Luke Sartor |
What You Ought to Do | 12:42 | Read by Luke Sartor |
Individual Responsibility | 13:52 | Read by Luke Sartor |
Getting On In the World | 6:09 | Read by Luke Sartor |
Each One His Part | 9:25 | Read by Luke Sartor |
What Would Father and Mother Say? | 10:59 | Read by Luke Sartor |
Object Lessons | 8:40 | Read by Luke Sartor |
Substance vs. Shadow | 9:33 | Read by Luke Sartor |
Character as Shown in Dress | 6:57 | Read by Luke Sartor |
Sing The Old Songs | 10:48 | Read by Luke Sartor |
Getting Down To Mother Earth | 12:06 | Read by Luke Sartor |
A Penny Saved | 15:24 | Read by Luke Sartor |
Growth | 9:00 | Read by Luke Sartor |
Last Words | 13:28 | Read by Luke Sartor |
Reviews
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.