Jasmin: Barber, Poet, Philanthropist

"Jasmin: Barber, Poet, Philanthropist" by Samuel Smiles is a historical biography that tells the real-life story of Jacques Jasmin, a man who rose from a difficult childhood in Southern France to become a well-known poet and a generous giver to those in need. The book starts by showing Jasmin's early years, describing his family's financial problems and the simple pleasures he found as a child. His father's love for rhymes and his grandfather's talent for telling amazing stories sparked his interest in poetry. The biography then follows Jasmin as he faces problems with school, learns the barber trade, and slowly discovers his passion for writing poems, which ultimately leads him to fame and allows him to help others.