Opportunity Knocks

How Hard Work, Community, and Business Can Improve Lives and End Poverty

By: Senator Tim Scott

Narrated by: Senator Tim Scott

Length: 7 hrs and 57 mins

Publisher's summary

In this memoir about overcoming adversity in America, the US Senator responsible for creating "opportunity zones" explains how hard work and community growth can drive businesses and end poverty.

Senator Tim Scott knows adversity. As the son of a single mother from North Charleston, South Carolina, he struggled to get through school and had his dreams of a college football career shattered by a car wreck. But thanks to his mother and a few mentors along the way, he learned that "failure isn't failure unless you quit." He also learned that it's hard work and perseverance, not a government handout, that will get you ahead in life.

Today, Senator Scott is the only Black Republican in the Senate, and he believes that investment and commerce are the best ways to rebuild our most impoverished communities. This is the idea behind his signature piece of legislation, the "opportunity zones" program, which President Trump has strongly endorsed. The program provides tax incentives for businesses that invest in low-income urban areas, seeking to replace things like welfare and government assistance.

In Opportunity Knocks, Senator Scott will tell his life story with a focus on adversity and opportunity. He will teach listeners about the principles of hard work and hope while addressing the dangers of veering too far toward socialist policies. The book will also not shy away from discussions of racism and racial inequality in the United States and will recount some of Senator Scott's own brushes with racism as well as the many discussions he's had with people who want to help, including President Trump.

©2020 Senator Tim Scott (P)2020 Center Street

Humanity First

Anyone who cares about moving humanity forward should read this book. Opportunity Zones and many of Tim Scott's other strategies move Humanity forward.

Tim Scott is a great American

Everyone should listen to this book. Senator Scott's story is amazing- from where he started, where he is today and where he is going. This man is making change happen.

Purpose, Direction, and Motivation!

Senator Scott provided, with great detail, goings on with his life and the struggles he faced on his way to the US Senate!

A Wonderful Opportunity

Senator Tim Scott shared the background and development of our Nation's, ever growing, Opportunity Zones. Thank you for holding true to core American values and supporting the citizens of your great state , all 50 states, now and for future generations. I love your 2030 vision. #GodBlessAmerica

Good explanation of Oppportunity zones

Senator Scott would make a great running mate as VP on the Pence ticket in 2024. I hope Senator Scott will be President one day.

Inspiring

I am hopeful Tim will be a US president someday. He has such integrity and love for our nation. He is articulate and thoughtful. I highly recommend this book.

Inspiring

Very inspiring! Wish all politicians were like this and I hope to meet him someday.

Inspirational for sure.

This is a story that needs to be told in every corner of this country. Tim puts it on a personal level about what can be done with hard work and perseverance coupled with vision.

Tim Scott is the kindred soul of our culture.

Enjoyed learning more about this treasure of a man . Always good to hear him speak.

Very substantive for this type of book

I have friends who question why I read political fluff biographies. Many of them are light on substance and clearly designed as campaign material rather than a thorough book. Senator Scott has put together a compelling narrative that weaves into a clear political philosophy and policy agenda. There's a lot I disagree with in the book, especially when it comes to President Trump. But at their best, these books help you to get to the core of a person in public life, and Scott does that well in this book.

Of particular interest are the ways he talks about racism in the United States, and how he highlights the importance of hiring a diverse staff for his office, including people with intellectual or physical disabilities. Amidst a lot of culture war nonsense and political BS, it was refreshing to read an actual agenda and vision - even if I strongly agreed with some of the content.

Sen. Scott also does a pretty good job narrating. His words slow way down at certain points, which was weird. But over-all this is worth a listen.