George Washington Carver begins with him being born to oppressed slave parents who made George an orphan before he could walk. In his youth he fought poverty and throughout his life he battled prejudice.
Yet George emerges as one of history’s most remarkable men! How? “The Lord has guided me,” Carver often said. “He has shown me the way, just as He will show everyone who turns to Him.”
Carver declared, “Without my Savior, I am nothing.” With his Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, God greatly used George Washington Carver! George discovered countless numbers of scientific wonders and lead a life which inspired millions of people everywhere.
- George Washington Carver’s story shows young people how to humbly honor the Lord with their lives, regardless of their circumstances. Note: A derogatory term is used in reference to Carver’s ethnicity several times in the final 25 pages of the book.