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VASH YOUNG
Vash Young was an American author of motivational and self-improvement books with a popular following during the Great Depression. His writings, especially his last book Fortunes for All (1959), re...view moreVash Young was an American author of motivational and self-improvement books with a popular following during the Great Depression. His writings, especially his last book Fortunes for All (1959), reveal much of his early life.
Born Vashni Young in Salt Lake City on January 18, 1889, his paternal great-grandfather was a brother of Brigham Young and was reputedly instrumental in founding the Mormon settlement. Young’s early life was one of deprivation and hardship. His father was more often absent than not, and his mother died when he was only 14. His schooling was cut short as he had to help support the family, including three younger siblings. He then began living with his grandparents. Tragedy struck again when his grandmother died, and he left Salt Lake City at 16 years of age to seek his fortune in Chicago, where his older brother was then living. He struggled to find employment initially due to his lack of education and basic numeracy. He eventually moved to New York City where he continued to battle depression, self-doubt and failure until the revelation that turned him into a success. His philosophy placed great emphasis on helping others, and a series of books were one expression of this.
Soon after the change in his fortunes, Young wrote A Fortune to Share in 1931, which became a bestseller. This was followed in quick succession by Let’s Start Over Again, No Thank You, The Go-Giver and Be Kind to Yourself, all written with the aid of co-authors.
Vash Young died in Florida in 1967, aged 78.view less