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An entertaining look at the life and wisdom of Alexander Hamilton, the Founding Father who mastered the arts of war, wealth, wit, and women, long before becoming the subject of the runaway Broadway hit Hamilton: An American Musical. Two centuries after his death, Alexander Hamilton is shining once more under America's spotlight - and we need him now more than ever. Orphaned as a kid, this young, scrappy, and hungry self-starter came from nothing, and then helped win the Revolutionary War, create the country's financial system, seduce New York's most eligible ladies, ratify the Constitution, and land his face on our $10 bill. (In his spare time he also formed the Coast Guard and the US Mint.) He is the ultimate underdog, blending a renegade spirit with a much-needed dose of sunny American optimism. In Alexander Hamilton's Guide to Life, Jeff Wilser distills Hamilton's life and writings into lessons for anyone who wants a job, has a job, wants more money, is looking for love, or is preparing for a duel. Along the way, chapters ranging from "Self Improvement" and "Career Advancement" to "Money" and "Romance" reveal the ultimate dos (and don'ts) for sparking a revolution in your own life. Approachable, informative, and fun, this blend of advice, humor, and history will be the perfect gift for pop-culture and history lovers alike.



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Jeff Wilser

Jeff Wilser is the author of Alexander Hamilton's Guide to Life. He has written four previous books, including The Good News About What's Bad For You... and The Bad News About What's Good For You, which was selected as an Amazon Best Book of the Month in both Non-Fiction and Humor. His writing has appeared in print or online in New York magazine, GQ, Conde Nast Traveler, Glamour, Cosmo, Men's Fitness, Esquire, mental_floss, MTV, Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, Comstock's, The Miami Herald, The Baltimore Sun, Detroit Free Press, and The Huffington Post.The topics? You name it. He has written about US history, health, relationships, film, travel, pop culture, the folly of juice cleanses, hashtags, monks, Game of Thrones, architecture, books, fashion, sneak attacks of World War II, how to pick champagne, the intersection of math and magic, Finland's school system, and the shortcomings of General Custer. He can't tan.



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