Thomas Sowell: A Self-Made Man

Thomas Sowell didn’t know who his real parents were and when he left home at 17, all he had in the world fit into a single suitcase. While he looked for work, he often had nothing to eat except stale bread and jam. But Sowell refused to give in to despair or self-pity and instead, made himself into the academic giant he is today. Sowell went on to be a famous thinker and economist who inspires millions with his ideas on self-reliance and free-market economics. With richly detailed full color illustrations, the Heroes of Liberty book series provides entertaining, story-driven biographies of American leaders who have embodied the values of freedom, faith, and family. 46 pages, hardcover. Ages 7 to 12.