Peter Helf grew up without a lot of material wealth, but was taught early in life that success was something you earned, not something that you were given. By working hard, treating others with honesty and dignity, and relying on his faith and family, he overcame seemingly insurmountable obstacles and became a successful business owner. Though written primarily for his grandchildren, Proud, Poor, Persistent will inspire anyone--young or old--to fight harder, reach higher, and dream bigger on their journey through life.