Out of My Life and Thought is the compelling autobiography of Albert Schweitzer, a renowned medical missionary, philosopher, theologian, and musician. This first printing edition was published in March 1953 by The New American Library as a Mentor Book. The book includes a postscript covering the years 1932-1949 by Everett Skillings. Translated by C.T. Campion, it offers a thoughtful insight into Schweitzer's remarkable life journey-from his early years in Alsace to his humanitarian work in Africa.

This edition features the original text copyright from 1933 and 1949 by Henry Holt and Company, Inc. and is printed in the United States. The contents cover a broad spectrum of Schweitzer's experiences including his childhood, education, theological and musical pursuits, and groundbreaking medical mission work. The narrative reveals his deep philosophy of reverence for life and enduring impact on 20th-century humanitarianism. Ideal for collectors and readers interested in biography, philosophy, and missionary history.