Milton Hershey

By: Janet Benge, Geoff Benge

Narrated by: Tim Gregory

Length: 4 hrs and 55 mins

Publisher's Summary

"We've done more than our share to see you right, but you're a Hershey, a true son of a dreamer," Milton's uncle Abraham said. "You'll never stick with anything long enough to make it work for you." Milton gulped. He'd already suspected that his relatives had given up on him succeeding as a candy maker, but the words still stung.

When Milton Hershey's famous Hershey Bars debuted in 1905, few people knew of the hard work, dedication, and sacrifice preceding the triumph. Debt, lack of support, and fatigue had been constant companions for the famous chocolatier and philanthropist - a man with a fourth-grade education. Despite comparisons to his wandering father, Milton never gave up. Learning from his mistakes, he spent a lifetime creating sweet things to eat - first caramel, then chocolate. As his company soared, Milton used his wealth to care for others, founding a town for Hershey workers, a school for children in need, and a foundation dedicated to education, culture, and health care (1857-1945).

Heroes of History is a unique biography series that brings the shaping of history to life with the remarkable true stories of fascinating men and women who changed the course of history. The stories of Heroes of History are told in an engaging narrative format, where related history, geography, government, and science topics come to life and make a lasting impression. This is a premier biography line for the entire family.

©2015 YWAM Publishing (P)2015 YWAM Publishing

Chocolate fan

I really liked this book because it tells you about the maker of one of the best selling chocolates in the country. I would definitely recomend it

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This is great listen for the entire family!

I couldn't wait to listen do the whole thing. includes many triumphs and fails and real life adventures. We love the underlying theme of persistence, hard work and the virtue of giving back. Being generous with what you have for the greater good plus using what you've been blessed with to bless others. Very inspirational life story.

excellent book

enjoyed hearing about Milton Hersheys life. he was an extraordinary gift to humanity. big ❤

Excellent

interesting and engaging, family fun. We love this entire series. It is educational buy fun.

Inspirational

The history of Hershey is so good! I didn't know anything about the company before listening to this book. He was such a good man and a great example of what we should be inspired to do with our money, time and talents. Another inspirational story done by this company. I enjoyed ever minute of this story.

Great book, great life and outstanding soul

i enjoyed the book thoughtout, at certain times i felt it went too fast and i wanted more detail, but i am used to much longer biographies and this was a change, a straight to the point summary of his life and most relevant events in Milton's life.

Should be a required read

I believe this book should be a required read fir every junior in high school. It is a reality check to all human beings that even though you work hard, you don't always succeed UNTIL one day something clicks.

Well written and I throughly enjoyed learned about Me Hersey and all is contrition seven today!

A true business man

Oh story of how a businessman is to treat his employees and his fellow comrades

Amazing story of the life of Milton Hershey

I loved the book, I graduated from the school and still can't believe his genorocity

Great man and life

What did you love best about Milton Hershey?

True entrepreneur. Saw the good in people and gave back without others knowing.

What did you like best about this story?

Failed multiple times but would not quit.