The Value of Dedication: The Story of Albert Schweitzer (Valuetales Series) [Hardcover]

Spencer Johnson (Author), Steve Pileggi (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0916392449 | ISBN-13: 978-0916392444 | Publication Date: February 1980 | Edition: 1st

Presents a biography of Albert Schweitzer who based his philosophy on what he called "reverence for life" and dedicated his life to serving humanity.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 63 pages
• Publisher: Value Communications; 1st edition (February 1980)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0916392449
• ISBN-13: 978-0916392444
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 7.8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #938,651 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Spencer Johnson, M.D., is one of the world's most respected thinkers and beloved authors. Dr. Johnson earned a B.A. degree in Psychology from the University of Southern California, an M.D. degree from the Royal College of Surgeons, and medical clerkships at The Mayo Clinic and Harvard Medical School. More than forty-six million copies of Spencer Johnson's books are in print worldwide in more than forty-seven languages.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Albert Dedicates His Life to Healing Others, December 15, 2009

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This review is from: The Value of Dedication: The Story of Albert Schweitzer (Valuetales Series) (Hardcover)

In this installment of the ValueTales series, Spencer Johnson helps us appreciate the dedication of Albert Schweitzer (1875-1965).

The book introduces us to a young man named Albert, who looked at his life and decided that he had been given many advantages others did not have. He decided he would do his best to share his gifts with others. Albert studied hard in medical school and became a doctor. Then he moved to Africa and spent his life making sure the people there had better medical care.

Like other books in the ValueTales series, this book uses a real-life person to exemplify an important value. It is suitable for reading by children in the later elementary school grades. A "Historical Facts" section at the book's end summarizes Schweitzer's life in a single-page bio form suitable for adults.

Closing quote: "Not everyone can become a doctor and go to Africa like Albert Schweitzer, but there will always be work dedicated people can do. That is one thing Albert taught the world. It's something you might want to think about." (p. 62)

5.0 out of 5 stars kids loved it, June 25, 2011

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This review is from: The Value of Dedication: The Story of Albert Schweitzer (Valuetales Series) (Hardcover)

I bought many of the books in this series at a book sale. My grandaughter just loved them and has reread them many times. I think they are marvelous and a wonderful way to offer biography, history and values in an interesting format!