02212cam a22003253u 4500 14505 UtSlPG 20260610133336.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fi iso639-1 PH Päivärinta, Pietari, 1827-1913 Elämäni Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2004-12-29 Produced by Tapio Riikonen "Elämäni" by Pietari Päivärinta is a semi-autobiographical narrative written during the late 19th century, depicting the struggles and experiences of a young boy growing up in a poor family. The book illustrates the themes of poverty, resilience, and the importance of family values, following the main character as he recounts his challenging childhood and the trials faced by his parents in providing for their numerous children. The opening of the narrative introduces the protagonist's early life, revealing the dire poverty in which he and his family live. The boy recalls being born to hardworking but destitute parents who strive to support their large family. Circumstances worsen when the father falls ill, pushing the protagonist to take on the burden of begging to help provide for the family. As he embarks on this challenging task, he grapples with feelings of despair and humiliation yet also finds solace in memories and lessons imparted by his parents. In this reflective and poignant beginning, the reader is quickly drawn into the emotional weight of the protagonist's experiences, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of his journey through hardship and the values that guide him. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Autobiographies Päivärinta, Pietari, 1827-1913 Authors, Finnish -- 19th century -- Biography https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14505 55893 55893