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100	1		_aPäivärinta, Pietari, _d1827-1913
245	1	0	_aElämäni
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2004
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2004-12-29
508			_aProduced by Tapio Riikonen
520			_a"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.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aAutobiographies
653			_aPäivärinta, Pietari, 1827-1913
653			_aAuthors, Finnish -- 19th century -- Biography
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14505
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