This is a new release of the original 1928 edition.

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'Mr.Sullivan has written a most unusual and arresting book. In his clear and incisive style he narrates the adventures of his soul from the age of three years upwards - raising question after question of deep, psychological interest, stating the problem, disposing of it in a few vigorous sentences, and always leaving you something to think about, whether you agree with him or not. There is more sound sense talked about sex in this book than in any I have handled for years - and more on one single page than in a dozen modern novels devoted exclusively to the subject.' Week-End Review

Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone!

'Mr.Sullivan has written a most unusual and arresting book. In his clear and incisive style he narrates the adventures of his soul from the age of three years upwards - raising question after question of deep, psychological interest, stating the problem, disposing of it in a few vigorous sentences, and always leaving you something to think about, whether you agree with him or not. There is more sound sense talked about sex in this book than in any I have handled for years - and more on one single page than in a dozen modern novels devoted exclusively to the subject.' Week-End Review

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone!

From the Author's Preface:
"I believe that in his greatest music Beethoven was primarily concerned to express his personal vision of life. This vision was, of course, the product of his character and his experience. Beethoven the man and Beethoven the composer are not two unconnected entities, and the known history of the man may be used to throw light upon the character of his music."
Clifton Fadiman has said of this classic study:
"It is the most interesting book on music that I have ever read and it is not written for musical experts; rather for people like myself who like to listen to music but can boast no special knowledge of it. It deals not only with music, on which I do not speak with authority, but with human life in general, about which you and I speak with authority every day of our lives."