The Making of a Man

"The Making of a Man" by James W. Lee is a book from the late 1800s that thinks about what it means to be human and how we grow into our best selves; it looks at our bodies, our place in society, our minds, what we think is right and wrong, and our connection to something bigger than ourselves. The author believes that really getting to know ourselves helps us reach our goals and be valuable members of the world. At the beginning, it talks about how we fit into nature, explaining that we're special and more advanced than animals, with each element of nature serving to elevate human life. Using bread as a symbol, it highlights how basic things like food, like taking care of ourselves and doing business, connect people and make life better. This leads to talking about improving our bodies, social lives, and spirits so we can become the best version of ourselves.