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  • George Washington Carver: From Slave to Scientist

  • By: Janet Benge, Geoff Benge
  • Narrated by: Tim Gregory
  • Length: 4 hrs and 50 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (252 ratings)

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George Washington Carver: From Slave to Scientist

By: Janet Benge, Geoff Benge
Narrated by: Tim Gregory
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George's mother panicked when she heard the thunder of horses and the whooping of men. Bushwhackers! She pulled her baby close to her chest and stood rooted to the dirt floor in fear. A man stumbled through her doorway. "We got us one, boys!" he yelled, waving his rifle in the air and dragging his captives into the cold night.

Once a kidnapped slave baby, George Washington Carver found freedom in learning everything he could about the world around him. Overcoming poverty and racism, George became a brilliant scientist and a gifted professor who dedicated his expertise to helping black farmers escape the devastating grip of poverty.

George's scientific creativity knew no limits. His ingenious experimentation with peanuts and other plants helped rescue the failing Southern economy. Still remembered for his far-reaching and diverse achievements, Dr. Carver generously shared his talent simply for the reward of helping others.

©Janet Benge and Geoff Benge (P)2023 YWAM Publishing
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Awesome read!

The book was easy to listen to upbeat and will keep you captivated. Great book!

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Educational & Inspiring

Great educational book that spans many historical events. Inspiring too! Mistreated by many, George gazes in the most important.

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A Life of Meaning!

Like everyone I knew about George Washington Carver. What I didn’t know was what an interesting and eclectic person he was. I certainly didn’t know how kind he was and how generous he was with his time. Small wonder that he was so popular. It would’ve been an honor to know him. This was an extremely well told story about a wonderful human being!

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Inspiration

Because of listening to this book, I am inspired to do my best to emulate the good qualities that George Washington Carver displayed during his lifetime.

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A very influential person.

This book helps the reader become familiar with the depth of George Washington Carver‘s character.

There is very little emphasis on his Christian walk. However, his actions and attitude toward others convey a level of humility and selflessness that speaks volumes.

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From Slave to an Amazing Scientist!!

What an amazing story of how the Creator of all things took a baby born to a Black Slave and made him one of the most amazing scientists ever!!

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A genuine American heroe!

This is one of the best books I have read! He clearly showed how you can overcome all obstacles in life. He got an education way beyond what most black folks would think possible, used all his talents to the fullest, was frugal with every dime he ever got, and never adopted the idea that anyone owed him anything for nothing. I believe every high school sophomore should be required to read this book.

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inspiring book

this is a well written book. the story told his whole life from start to finish. it never got bogged down bit l but moved at a good pace. I recommend this book to anyone.

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Loved every minute of it!

This is a person that should highlighted more in our public school history program. Teaching about endurance, believing in yourself/spiritual oneness, self-worth is much needed among us right now. I'd recommend this to all that love history. There was a lot I knew but also A Lot I learned from this biography. Love, love, loved it!!!

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Great summary of GWC

This works well as a primer on the man's life, and it reads like a novel. I would read a more detailed bio of him after this. Good little book.

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