Success Against Odds

Success Against Odds: Or How A Boy Made His Way is a book written by William Osborn Stoddard and published in 1898. The book is a memoir of Stoddard's own life, chronicling his journey from a poor boy growing up in rural New York to a successful writer and journalist in New York City. Stoddard's story is one of perseverance and hard work, as he faced numerous obstacles and challenges throughout his life. He describes his childhood in detail, including his struggles with poverty, his early education, and his determination to succeed despite the odds stacked against him. The book also delves into Stoddard's career as a journalist, including his work as a war correspondent during the Civil War and his experiences covering politics and social issues in New York City. He shares anecdotes and insights from his time as a writer and offers advice and inspiration to readers who may be facing their own challenges and obstacles. Throughout the book, Stoddard emphasizes the importance of determination, hard work, and a positive attitude in achieving success. His story serves as a testament to the power of perseverance and the human spirit, and his book continues to inspire readers more than a century after its initial publication.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.