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Harry Truman

From Farmer to President

by Kim Etingoff
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In the last few decades, more and more people are going to college to further their education. It's hard to become a scientist, a professor, or a businessperson without getting some sort of college degree—but college isn't always necessary to achieve success. Some people are ready to enter the workforce right after high school. Harry Truman was one of these people. The 33rd President of the United States fought in World War I and then returned home to begin a career in business. Truman then became a judge, U.S. Senator, Vice President, and then President of the United States. From 1945 to 1953, Truman led the most powerful nation on Earth. And what's most amazing about his story is that Truman did it all without a college degree!

  • Creators

  • Series

    Extraordinary Success with a High School Diploma or Less

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    October 24, 2014

  • Formats

    • Kindle Book

    • OverDrive Read

      • ISBN: 9781422293645

    • EPUB ebook

      • ISBN: 9781422293645
      • File size: 2610 KB

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • School Library Journal

      November 1, 2012

      Gr 5-8-Each title begins with the same introduction explaining that it isn't necessary to have a college degree to be an achiever; motivation, hard work, and a dream are enough. Then subsequent chapters follow their subjects from their early to present lives (or deaths), without avoiding the darker facts. What isn't stressed is that most of these individuals did attend college for some time and/or were trained in their fields. Further complicating the point, each book ends with a chart of the highest-paying jobs that don't require a college career, but the authors don't mention that various positions require specialized training. Chapters begin with valuable "Words to Know" sections, but the layout is text-heavy and uninviting. These titles are poorly written and, at times, inaccurate.

      Copyright 2012 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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  • English

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