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Born to a Jewish family in Estonia in 1901 and brought to America in 1906, the architect Louis Kahn grew up in poverty in Philadelphia; by the time of his death in 1974, he was widely recognized as one of the greatest architects of his era. Yet this enormous reputation was based on only a handful of masterpieces, all built during the last 15 years of his life.

An autobiography usually requires a justification. The great autobiographies—those by Benvenuto Cellini, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Benjamin Franklin, and Henry Brooks Adams—were justified by their authors living in interesting times, harboring radically new ideas, or participating in great events. Joseph Epstein qualifies on none of these counts. His life has been quiet, lucky in numerous ways, and far from dramatic. But it has also been emblematic of the great changes in our country since World War II. Never Say You’ve Had a Lucky Life is an intimate look at one life steeped in radical change.

Cesar Espino’s passion for motivation and his drive to succeed go back to his roots. Born in Mexico City into a society of poverty and very little hope, it took years for him to recognize that a larger purpose had been set in front of him, one that he would chase for the rest of his life. As a child, Cesar was giving and caring, saving the few pesos he was given (and oftentimes with no money whatsoever for weeks) only to give them to others for enjoyment. As an immigrant to the US, there were many challenges to overcome, including acclimating to his new world, adjusting to a culture ...