From the Bottom Up: The Life Story of Alexander Irvine

"From the Bottom Up: The Life Story of Alexander Irvine" by Alexander Irvine is a personal account that details a journey from a difficult upbringing in Ireland to becoming an evangelist, showcasing the author’s battles with poverty and his pursuit of knowledge and purpose. The memoir opens with vivid imagery of his early life, depicting the daily struggles of his large family, and the challenges he faced as a young newsboy. These formative experiences molded his character and instilled in him a deep resolve to overcome adversity, offering readers a window into the harsh realities of life for the less fortunate in Ireland during the late 1800s, and foreshadows his remarkable transformation.