Thomas Edison, Janet Benge
Thomas Edison, Janet Benge
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Thomas Edison
Inspiration and Hard Work

Author: Janet Benge

Narrator: Tim Gregory

Unabridged: 5 hr 11 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/13/2017


Synopsis

Questions. Questions. Questions. That was how Tom worked--always thinking, always asking questions, until he arrived at a deep understanding or insight that he could use to develop some new invention. As far back as he could remember, Tom had always been asking questions, even as a small boy back in Milan, Ohio.

With only three months of formal education, Thomas Edison grew up to be one of the most successful inventors of all time. Applying scientific principles to practical use, he made scores of inventions and held over thirteen hundred patents, from improvements on the telegraph and phonograph to the development of the incandescent lamp and a whole system for distributing electricity.
 
Edison's rise from humble beginnings and his unceasing struggle to overcome obstacles illustrate the spirit of America. His genius and investigative methods shaped the future and continue to influence new generations (1847-1931).
 

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Reviews

Goodreads review by JD' on October 15, 2021

Thomas Edison, the Wizard who never got paid overtime, working 16 hour days, changing the world with inventions of sound, movies and lightbulbs. He did have a problem with burning down a barn and his Labratory on my birthday in December 9th and optimistically decided to start over.......more

Goodreads review by Kathryn on August 17, 2021

I thought this book was a good overview of Thomas Edison's life. He was an interesting character and it makes me to grateful for the things I take for granted. I switch on lights in my house and don't even think about it, but I loved hearing about how the 'lightbulb' was invented. There was SO MUCH......more

Goodreads review by Kim on December 12, 2022

The personal life of Thomas Edison was interesting & sad at times. Good read......more

Goodreads review by Cris on April 07, 2014

Best book I've read about Thomas Edison. It's like reading a novel rather than a biography. Full of information yet does not bore. Would recommend most to reluctant, young readers.......more