** "The High Calling" by Charles M. Sheldon is a story from long ago that centers on Walter Douglas, the oldest son in his family, who is trying to become an electrical engineer while facing tough choices about what's right and wrong. Walter's dad hopes he'll stay true to his values as he goes to college, but Walter starts wanting the fancy life he sees other students living. The book shows how Walter deals with problems like gambling and trying to get ahead in ways that aren't honest which teaches him that having a good character is more important than just getting what you want. Ultimately, the journey teaches the importance of values and family, especially the lessons Walter learns from his parents, Paul and Esther. **
The High Calling
By Charles M. Sheldon
** A young man's pursuit of an engineering education is tested by gambling, questionable inventions, and a struggle to maintain his family's moral values.
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About the AuthorCharles Monroe Sheldon was an American Congregationalist minister and a leader of the Social Gospel movement. His 1896 novel In His Steps introduced the principle "What would Jesus do?", which articulated an approach to Christian theology that became popular at the turn of the 20th century and enjoyed a revival almost one hundred years later. The stretch of US-24 on the north side of Topeka, Kansas, between US-75 and K-4 is named the "Charles Sheldon Trafficway" in his honor.
Charles Monroe Sheldon was an American Congregationalist minister and a leader of the Social Gospel movement. His 1896 novel In His Steps introduced the principle "What would Jesus do?", which articulated an approach to Christian theology that became popular at the turn of the 20th century and enjoyed a revival almost one hundred years later. The stretch of US-24 on the north side of Topeka, Kansas, between US-75 and K-4 is named the "Charles Sheldon Trafficway" in his honor.
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