From the Bottom Up - Irvine, Alexander
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"From the Bottom Up: The Life Story of Alexander Irvine" is a powerful autobiography detailing one man's extraordinary journey from poverty to purpose. Alexander Irvine's candid account offers a compelling look at the immigrant experience and the realities of working-class life in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. More than just a personal narrative, this book provides valuable insights into the era's social landscape. Irvine's story is a testament to the enduring power of the human spirit and the possibility of social reform. His reflections on faith and social issues offer a unique…mehr

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"From the Bottom Up: The Life Story of Alexander Irvine" is a powerful autobiography detailing one man's extraordinary journey from poverty to purpose. Alexander Irvine's candid account offers a compelling look at the immigrant experience and the realities of working-class life in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. More than just a personal narrative, this book provides valuable insights into the era's social landscape. Irvine's story is a testament to the enduring power of the human spirit and the possibility of social reform. His reflections on faith and social issues offer a unique perspective on the challenges faced by those striving for a better life. This meticulously prepared edition preserves Irvine's original voice and provides a vital historical document for anyone interested in biography, social history, and the fight against poverty. A timeless story of perseverance and hope. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Alexander C. Irvine was born on January 19, 1863, in Antrim, United Kingdom, to parents who raised him within a working-class Irish Protestant community. His early life in Northern Ireland, marked by poverty and religious complexity, deeply influenced his later writing. As a young man, he emigrated to the United States, where he pursued various occupations, including working in shipyards and as a street preacher, before eventually attending theological school. Irvine became a Congregational minister and combined his spiritual calling with a deep interest in social justice, serving in communities where he advocated for the poor and marginalized. His experiences shaped his literary voice, leading him to author novels and autobiographical works that highlighted the struggles and resilience of ordinary people. One of his most enduring works, My Lady of the Chimney Corner, drew from his own upbringing and paid tribute to the quiet strength of Irish matriarchs. Irvine later moved to California, where he spent his final years. He passed away in 1941 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, leaving behind a legacy of socially conscious writing grounded in personal and communal memory.