George Horace Lorimer
George Horace Lorimer was an American journalist and editor best known for his long tenure as editor-in-chief of The Saturday Evening Post from 1899 to 1936. Under his leadership, the magazine became a staple of American culture. He wrote Letters from a Self-Made Merchant to His Son, a series of fictional father-to-son letters filled with practical business advice and moral lessons. The book became a bestseller, celebrated for its wit, insight, and timeless guidance. Lorimer’s ability to blend humor, wisdom, and common sense contributed to his enduring influence as both an editor and a cultural commentator.
First published in 1901, this epistolary book presents fictional letters from a successful Chicago pork packer to his college-aged son. Blending wit, business acumen, and life wisdom, the father offers advice on work ethic, integrity, personal character, and money management. Written in a candid and humorous tone, the book delivers old-fashioned common sense that remains surprisingly relevant. It's a manual not just for business, but for becoming a responsible and grounded adult. The blend of fatherly guidance and entrepreneurial insight has made it a classic on both parenting and leadership.