The Business of Being a Friend, written by Bertha Conde and published in 1916, is a guidebook on the art of being a good friend. The book seeks to provide readers with practical advice on how to build and maintain strong, meaningful friendships. Conde argues that friendship is a valuable asset in both personal and professional life, and that it requires effort and attention to cultivate.The book is organized into chapters that cover different aspects of friendship, such as the importance of honesty, loyalty, and ...
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The Business of Being a Friend, written by Bertha Conde and published in 1916, is a guidebook on the art of being a good friend. The book seeks to provide readers with practical advice on how to build and maintain strong, meaningful friendships. Conde argues that friendship is a valuable asset in both personal and professional life, and that it requires effort and attention to cultivate.The book is organized into chapters that cover different aspects of friendship, such as the importance of honesty, loyalty, and communication. Conde also explores the role of social conventions and etiquette in friendship, and offers tips on how to navigate difficult situations such as disagreements and misunderstandings.Throughout the book, Conde draws on examples from literature and history to illustrate her points and provide inspiration for readers. She also includes anecdotes from her own life and the lives of her friends, offering a personal touch to the advice she gives.Overall, The Business of Being a Friend is a timeless guide to building and maintaining strong friendships, filled with practical tips, thoughtful insights, and inspiring stories. Whether you're looking to deepen existing friendships or make new ones, this book is a valuable resource for anyone who values the importance of human connection.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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