author
Delmer Eugene Croft
1864–1925
A Baptist minister turned lecturer and writer, he became known for upbeat, practical books about confidence, self-mastery, and cheerful living. His work blends early self-help ideas with the warm, conversational style of the Chautauqua era.
1 Audiobook
Supreme Personality: Fun in Living. A Doubt, Fear, and Worry Cure
by Delmer Eugene Croft
About the author
Born in Enosburg, Vermont, in 1864, Delmer Eugene Croft studied at the University of Vermont and also attended Dwight L. Moody's school at Mount Hermon. He was ordained as a Baptist minister and served pastorates in New England before gaining a wider audience as a lecturer.
Croft later toured the Chautauqua lecture circuit, where his lively speaking style helped build his reputation. He is best remembered today for motivational writing, especially Supreme Personality: Fun in Living. A Doubt, Fear, and Worry Cure, a book that encourages readers to face fear and worry with discipline, optimism, and a sense of humor.
He died in 1925, but his work still circulates through reprints, public-domain editions, and audiobook projects. For listeners interested in the early history of self-improvement writing, Croft offers a clear, energetic voice from the turn of the twentieth century.