The Golden Gems of Life
Emory Adams Allen
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Life is full of ups and downs, joys and trials. In this work, we are advised on how to deal with what fate deals us, the good and bad, the common and uncommon. Home, childhood, success and failure, perseverance, dignity, frugality, envy, charity... all these and more are explored in this 'guide to life'. - Summary by Lynne Thompson (19 hr 39 min)
Chapters
| Preface | 1:37 | Read by Lynne T |
| Life | 17:22 | Read by Mike Pelton |
| Home | 19:25 | Read by Mike Pelton |
| Home Circle | 12:37 | Read by BobKlingerman |
| Father and Mother | 13:35 | Read by Lynne T |
| Infancy | 13:44 | Read by Sarocha T |
| Childhood | 12:58 | Read by Sarocha T |
| Brother and Sister | 11:20 | Read by Robert Drexler |
| Manhood | 10:42 | Read by Robert Drexler |
| Womanhood | 17:33 | Read by Mike Pelton |
| Home Harmonies | 12:27 | Read by tlaughlin |
| Home Duties | 13:59 | Read by GhostLani |
| Aim of Life | 12:21 | Read by MonkofHunk |
| Success or Failure | 13:17 | Read by Adamn1108 |
| Dignity of Labor | 12:53 | Read by Robert Drexler |
| Perseverence | 14:41 | Read by RajVO |
| Enterprise | 11:17 | Read by RonBroach |
| Energy | 12:53 | Read by RonBroach |
| Punctuality | 10:50 | Read by RonBroach |
| Concentration | 17:21 | Read by RajVO |
| Decision | 13:28 | Read by RajVO |
| Self-Confidence | 12:47 | Read by RajVO |
| Practical Talents | 13:46 | Read by RajVO |
| Education | 16:10 | Read by RajVO |
| Mental Training | 12:21 | Read by ADKreader |
| Self-Culture | 11:44 | Read by ADKreader |
| Literature | 9:32 | Read by ADKreader |
| Mental Power | 8:36 | Read by RajVO |
| Choice of Companions | 10:25 | Read by Robert Robinson |
| Friends | 14:35 | Read by Lynda Marie Neilson |
| Power of Custom | 9:30 | Read by Robert Drexler |
| Influence | 18:36 | Read by Lynda Marie Neilson |
| Character | 14:17 | Read by Diana Schmidt |
| Prudence | 8:19 | Read by brianna |
| Temperance | 12:53 | Read by Lynda Marie Neilson |
| Frugality | 14:53 | Read by Lynda Marie Neilson |
| Patience | 13:17 | Read by Lynda Marie Neilson |
| Self-Control | 13:14 | Read by Lynda Marie Neilson |
| Courage | 12:04 | Read by Lynda Marie Neilson |
| Charity | 11:14 | Read by Lynda Marie Neilson |
| Kindness | 15:14 | Read by Lynda Marie Neilson |
| Benevolence | 12:22 | Read by Lynda Marie Neilson |
| Veracity | 10:18 | Read by Lynda Marie Neilson |
| Honor | 7:27 | Read by Lynda Marie Neilson |
| Policy | 9:15 | Read by Lynda Marie Neilson |
| Egotism | 8:53 | Read by Lynda Marie Neilson |
| Vanity | 9:31 | Read by Lynda Marie Neilson |
| Selfishness | 9:01 | Read by Lynda Marie Neilson |
| Obstinacy | 9:29 | Read by Lynda Marie Neilson |
| Slander | 11:49 | Read by Lynda Marie Neilson |
| Irritability | 10:51 | Read by Lynda Marie Neilson |
| Envy | 10:19 | Read by Lynda Marie Neilson |
| Discontent | 12:24 | Read by Lynda Marie Neilson |
| Deception | 8:27 | Read by Deon Gines |
| Intermeddling | 7:46 | Read by Deon Gines |
| Anger | 8:12 | Read by Deon Gines |
| Ambition | 8:04 | Read by Deon Gines |
| Politeness | 13:37 | Read by Kathleen Moore |
| Sociability | 10:33 | Read by Kathleen Moore |
| Dignity | 6:54 | Read by Kathleen Moore |
| Affability | 7:34 | Read by Kathleen Moore |
| The Toilet | 12:33 | Read by Annyiee Hill |
| Gentleness | 9:05 | Read by Annyiee Hill |
| Modesty | 7:57 | Read by Annyiee Hill |
| Love | 16:12 | Read by Annyiee Hill |
| Courtship | 13:57 | Read by Annyiee Hill |
| Marriage | 16:15 | Read by Mike Pelton |
| Single Life | 10:07 | Read by MaryAnn |
| Married Life | 10:55 | Read by ADKreader |
| Duties of Married Life | 11:30 | Read by MaryAnn |
| Trials of Married Life | 10:25 | Read by MaryAnn |
| Husband and Wife | 12:44 | Read by Lynda Marie Neilson |
| Jealousy | 12:10 | Read by Lynda Marie Neilson |
| Regret | 9:33 | Read by Lynda Marie Neilson |
| Memory | 12:36 | Read by Robert Robinson |
| Hope | 13:40 | Read by Diana Schmidt |
| Prosperity | 11:46 | Read by Lynda Marie Neilson |
| Trifles | 10:01 | Read by Visal |
| Leisure | 10:58 | Read by realisticspeakers |
| Happiness | 13:22 | Read by realisticspeakers |
| True Nobility | 10:56 | Read by MaryAnn |
| A Good Name | 13:48 | Read by Lynda Marie Neilson |
| Meditation | 12:00 | Read by Lynda Marie Neilson |
| Principles | 10:46 | Read by Lynda Marie Neilson |
| Opportunity | 9:30 | Read by brianna |
| Duty | 10:03 | Read by Lynda Marie Neilson |
| Trials | 10:20 | Read by Lynda Marie Neilson |
| Sickness | 8:58 | Read by brianna |
| Sorrow | 12:12 | Read by Sherri Lothridge |
| Poverty | 10:20 | Read by ADKreader |
| Affliction | 15:01 | Read by realisticspeakers |
| Disappointments | 10:38 | Read by Lynda Marie Neilson |
| Failure | 13:43 | Read by Visal |
| Despondency | 8:21 | Read by boilingforest |
| Faith | 8:55 | Read by Larry Wilson |
| Worship | 10:14 | Read by Larry Wilson |
| Religion | 12:11 | Read by Larry Wilson |
| God in Nature | 8:07 | Read by Larry Wilson |
| The Bible | 7:10 | Read by Larry Wilson |
| Future Life | 6:33 | Read by Lynda Marie Neilson |
| Time and Eternity | 7:52 | Read by Lynda Marie Neilson |
| The Evening of Life | 8:13 | Read by Lynda Marie Neilson |
| He who died at Azan (poem) | 4:53 | Read by Lynda Marie Neilson |
Reviews
Great book touching all aspects of life
Segujja Juma
This is the longest book I have ever listened to. It indeed included golden gems.