Milton Hershey: More Than Chocolate

Written by Janet Benge and Geoff Benge

Narrated by Tim Gregory

'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.

• Language: English
• Publisher: YWAM Publishing
• Release date: Mar 17, 2023
• ISBN: 9781646895953

Reviews for Milton Hershey

[Jessica Kouka · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Wow we learned so much from this. It covers a huge span of historical events happening in the background. I loved hearing how he was a poor student and then failed over and over in business before becoming a huge success and being so generous with his wealth and thinking so innovatively right up to the end of his life.

[liz · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

this series is one of the best out there, always really well done. very engaging for all ages. a must read/listen