Catholic Book of Character and Success: For Young Persons Seeking Lasting Happiness and Spiritual Wealth

Here is your complete guide to mature, responsible, even noble behavior in our complex modern society. Written in the 1930s by a wise Jesuit priest and steeped in the wisdom of the ages, these pages teach you the timeless principles that have led countless souls to true success and lasting happiness. Fr. Garesche's canny advice shows you how to deal with the practical problems faced by all of us who strive to live our lives nobly and well. You'll learn how to discipline your imagination so it won't lead you astray; how to tell the critical difference between pleasure and happiness; and how to strengthen your will to ensure that you always choose the truly good things that lead to happiness. You'll discover how to maintain a healthy mind, resist temptations, grow temperate, practice fortitude, and think kindly of others. Soon, you'll even come to accept criticism graciously! In a word, these pages are your key to discovering what you need to do today to develop the noble character God wants you to have.