Thomas Sowell memoirs "A Personal Odyssey" - Unabridged Audio

[@jamesmacdougall5907]

Thomas Sowell changed so many of my views its staggering how misinformed and ignorant i was ! What a brilliant and stalwart man ! He is truly one of the greatest minds of our age , and we are so blessed to share in his wisdom. God bless you Thomas Sowell and sincere thanks for educating so many of us .

[@Meru732]

I finished 3 chapters of this audiobook in 1 sitting non-stop. It is a relish to hear to Thomas Sowell. I cannot thank this KZbin channel enough for uploading a copy of Dr Sowell's memoirs.

[@normanvanrooy3113]

I could barely put this reading down but managed to take a few breaks to make lunch and dinner. As I noticed it coming to an end I didn’t want it to stop. The reading was beautifully done making it so easy to listen to. I’ll always associate the voice with Sowell. What an amazing man. He was the kind of professor that I loved when I went to college. His approach to education is a breath of fresh air. Thank you for downloading this book and thank you for reading.

[@BasicEconomics]

So glad to have you here, very much appreciate your thoughtful comment

[@EarthSurferUSA]

I am only on chapter 5 right now, and it is like reading Tomas Sawyer, from outsmarting his grade school teachers to Military command, (the clean rifle story, the guy could have been my best friend). I will probably finish today while I am working,---but this is one book-----that somebody outside of hollywood, should make into a movie. He is the real, and intellectual, Thomas Sawyer. This is the way man should be. The man's mind is a excellent example of man's natural wonder and desire, ---to "know". Notice his great thrust for knowledge at a young age, (the best start for human greatness). I will bet money that this man has woken up almost every morning of his life, popping out of bed, his eyes wide open,--with the exuberance and wonder of a child. That great productive, intelligent spirit usually gets beaten out of us at about the time,-------we go to school. But when it lasts your lifetime,----you understand human freedom.

[@sgmburke]

Yea, I had the same reaction!

[@SummertimeJoe]

It would be way better in Sowell’s voice.

[@visiontransformation]

This man has been an inspiration to many of all races!

[@acajudi100]

one race... human PAY 100- Got Junk! Put what you want in the bathtub, Read from an early age. Keep journals and help non beggars help themselves. Live a moral life. People do not want to pay rent, and will destroy your property. You must teach yourselves. DO not sell your stuff..fake money, or it can cause your life. Your stuff may not be junk, but let other learn from your journals, audios, books etc. Disasters will destroy everything in seconds. Live a moral life! Do not get pregnant, or you will be killed and your baby. Become married parents at 35 (women) or men 45. Do not us drugs or drinks, and live a moral life! Never allow anyone to abuse you! Get tubes tied and vasectomies, and stop killing the unborn, pregnant women, and babies. Do not raape and murder. Do not steal or rob. Do not send men to women's prison, or let them use our bathrooms.They are men! Put a d before anger, and you get danger. DO NOT ARGUE!!! DO NOT SHACK! WORK!! Do not accept welfare. You will reap what you have sown. Shave all heads going to jail for felonies, and harvest their organs asap, no matter the age. If you can rape and kill, then you can die also. NO prison!! DO NOT KILL! Let them empty your space 100%! Move to another country, get a furnished apartment, that includes all utilities, safe, beautiful, and less expensive. USA got too deadly and expensive.

[@1bajolero]

This is wonderful book about the life of one of the most important and impactful Americans ever.

[@rowancrouch4789]

This is the second time I've listened to this book and I've found it very good. An Australian.

[@Pseudonym77]

Honestly one of the best autobiographies I have listen to. Being 20 going on 21, it really puts life into perspective for me, and how much i'll, hopefully, see.

[@stacypastry2440]

You have already ignited a spark for many people Dr Sowell. Thank you for sharing your amazing life and mind

[@markthemailman4567]

So many things to admire about this dear man. Chief among them, to me, is his boldness and courage. I admire that so much!

[@vanessamay3689]

A beautiful life.

[@sheilabright2091]

WOW! I just found the bottom of the page where you’ve separated each chapter into individual listening sound bites!!! FIRST CLASS- job well done!!!! Many thanks.

[@BasicEconomics]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@victorstalick5528]

I agree

[@hob976]

The craziest thing I learned from this book, is that Tom Sowell ( his original name was "Buddy" ) wasn't raised by his biological mother. He was raised by his Grandmother's sister. So, she was already old when he was a young child. In fact, the woman who raised him was from the 1st generation not born in slavery. I think that's wild.

[@jaday3204]

Wild...& revealing of the lies told about those generations.

[@jasonjohnson6344]

@@jaday3204 How so?

[@jaday3204]

@@jasonjohnson6344 read or listen to the book, it's worth double of every second. In fact, I suggest that about all of his books; filled with deep, interesting, empirical information, in each writing.

[@jasonjohnson6344]

@@jaday3204 I agree that his audiobooks are a great source of knowledge and information. I’ve read several of his books too and have listened multiple times to a couple of the audiobooks. My question to you was about...”the lies being told”. In THIS particular book, the “lies” being told are coming from his own family.

[@jaday3204]

@@jasonjohnson6344 sry friend, u didn't quote me accurately. But I am open to reviewing any sources of claimed facts against his own memoirs.

[@hjackson718]

I absolutely love this podcast. Getting to see the crucible that forged the man is truly inspiring.

[@simpinainteasy680]

He's a great mind.

[@jasonpastrick1091]

It is outstanding, isn’t it?

[@eb3Variety]

I really enjoyed this background story of the great Thomas Sowell. He still gives superb quotes on his twit account. Hard work, firm convictions and don’t give up attitude are traits to be admired. Thank you for putting this on your channel.

[@_pawter]

I was so saddened by hearing of his early family life, and the unremitting, hard grind of his young adulthood, then his first-hand encounters with southern segregation .... so far removed from the dissociated BLM filth spewed out by the MSM. Real adversity experienced and often individually faced down by a very tough customer. Matching this with the couple of books of his I've got adds depth and sympathy to my respect for this man. A giant amongst pygmies.

[@jacquil6718]

Exactly. After reading about eight of his books, I finally read this one, and it really gives his readers a new appreciation for his work. I truly love this man. Thomas Sowell is unmatched.

[@dcpack]

Damn, do you even realize how many people of his generation had crappy lives to overcome? You have a hell of a lot of sadness ahead of you. These last couple of generations are the most spoiled and yet claim to be the most victimized. Pampered humans are nuts.

[@dcpack]

@Anya Wale What? The idea that many of his generation did not live the live of plenty that we do now? That you are not pampered in comparison? That we are not currently living among the most "victimized"(in their minds) of tribes?

[@mosessupposes2571]

What an amazing human being. His story and his style are powerful. My life’s challenges and accomplishments pale in comparison. Thank you and I’m so glad I didn’t miss this.

[@EarthSurferUSA]

I am so glad I found this. I love to hear life stories that are worth telling and listening to. I was making it a habit of, out of the blue, talk to older people, (and I am not young), and ask them what they did with their life. I did find some great lives, but I did not find enough interesting people to continue, made me depressed to have to walk away after a 2 sentence story. It's part of the reason why I don't like workers unions. I like his story, and his attitude. If he and his friends as kids wanted to go to a ball game, but had no tickets, Thomas is the kind of kid to find "the hole in the fence", type of kid. But it is fact,---you have to live in a free society to be able to keep such a great spirit and mind. This man woke up most every morning of his life,--with the spirit, exuberance and wonder of a child. There was only one nation that encouraged that.

[@BasicEconomics]

Thanks for visiting this channel, please share this videos so others may enjoy :)

[@winnie3460]

Thank you Dr Sowell, your life is an inspiration. God bless you

[@BasicEconomics]

So nice of you! I pass all best comments along to his assistant :)

[@delfimalvaro]

Would of never imagined Thomas Sowell had such a temper 😂😂

[@fcsolis]

Mr. Sowell is someone to emulate. Thank you.

[@jidori2258]

I just started listening to Sowell books here. This is my current favorite because of all the seemingly minute details he's included. They really help me understand him as a person. It is quite disheartening to realize that the disintegration of many institutions is not only universal, but has also been happening for decades. I received my college degree almost 10 years ago as an adult student, after going through what I could only describe as a twilight zone. Many students seemed ill-suited for the college environment, but the teachers were either forced or compelled to patronize the students. This memoir helps me realize that my college experience was not unique and coincidental. It's always those who have everything who can't appreciate anything. Very sad state of affairs indeed.

[@ryleyreishus1089]

It is nice to hear such a frank and honest response to the military, government employee, and teaching experiences. As a young man who has worked closely with people in these instutions for years now, I find it disheartening when so many valid criticisms are taboo in the face of rhetoric and moral dogma.

[@sn8745]

Thomas Sowell is America's greatest contemporary thinker! 👍

[@paulacorreal1675]

Just finished this wonderful book by Thomas Sowell…by far one of the best he’s ever written. I had no idea he had experienced this amount of racial issues…but how naive I must be to not realize the reality of that era. I was born in 1944 and was brought up in Illinois with only one black man in town, the barber who actually lived in a city close by. So there was no racial strife in my little world. While listening to Sowell’s story I began to think he seemed to have a “chip on his shoulder”! Later on, I decided it was a good thing as I don’t think a person with a meek persona could have achieved what he has in the intervening years. I have shared this with several of my friends and relatives. I think it explains a lot of the what happened to and why it happened to race relations in this country. It’s gotten so much worse these past 30 or so years. … we were doing so well and then the bottom fell out of the wagon or maybe it was the wheels that fell off …. Any way Obama was supposed to bring us together but the opposite appears to be happening and now looks like the Marxists are taking control. We need Sowell more than ever now! Again I thank you for providing us with this piece of pure perfection. From PA.

[@markmtbrider]

If only this kind of stuff was taught instead of victim hood for the last 25 years or so....

[@sv3931]

63 years, at least. 1958: _Deceit_ @ *Goth* (add) *ix* yt channel

[@EarthSurferUSA]

It could be taught in just a few months, reversing the terrible education that had been imposed on our entire population in many many minds in the world, and reversing those decades of educational sabotage,----if Mr. Sowell would run for President. He would not even have to win, (and he could not with rigged elections while our supreme court choose to see with blind eyes.). All he would need to do is show us the difference between individual liberty and communism. He would have to talk about what philosophies we should follow,--and call the issues "symptoms of poor philosophy and poor policy". If the population did not head his words,--than the USA would have already been gone before he announced his candidacy. There is only one way to find that out.

[@Angel268201]

Try 45 years!

[@jacquil6718]

This is one of my favorite Thomas Sowell books.

[@BasicEconomics]

from high school drop out to smartest man on the planet!

[@visiontransformation]

you got to recognize the resolve this Mr Sowell had even in his youth. He was his own man already then and pretty much made it a tougher but original journey

[@nancymarihart1835]

Thomas Sowell what has left the greatest impression on me, and I hope on others, is your adherence to TRUTH, no matter your own personal costs. Truthful facts , willing to listen to all sides of an issue and perseverance, not letting fear rule your decisions is what makes a hero. I look up to your character and will strive to attain the same in mine. May many others do the same. Thank you for sharing your life's work and stories with the world. I have great admiration for you, truly.

[@EarthSurferUSA]

Good post about a great mind. But remember, as we fall into communism,--is it those who think for themselves who are in the most danger.

[@OkTxSheepLady]

@EarthSurferUSA and communism is in mortal danger from those who think AND speak.

[@jeremyschissler337]

7 hrs in ...still goin ...ima do it ...yep yep....UPDATE!!!...made it....second update ...3 years later and I did the whole thing again ...this is one of the very best pieces of literature ever written !

[@BasicEconomics]

Thanks for your support and all your fantastic comments!

[@jeremyschissler337]

@@BasicEconomics so mush love to you my good friend ❤

[@huufff1123]

This channel, the reader and the book incredible, hats off to all

[@samlevine6357]

I would love to hear from these students today

[@speckledhen409]

A joy to listen to. It Tells the story of a man's life in an interesting and informative way. You can buck the system or learn the system and defend and teach others to defend the Constitution of the United Stated. Please stay around for another ninety years, we need you.

[@mjohndenver]

Dr Sowell is the GOAT.

[@amb-yz9ee]

It is very interesting to hear about the life of a black academic in the 60’s. Also, I’m glad people will get to hear how his home life as a teen collapsed.

[@BasicEconomics]

Against all odds he chose to step outside of Plato's cave!

[@paulacorreal1675]

What a wonderful bit to run into on a rainy Sunday morning! Love Thomas Sowell. Have many of his books but have never seen or heard of this one. Much appreciate you providing it for my enjoyment. I have subscribed and looking forward to enjoying all of the other Sowell interviews and etc. … watching and listening from PA.

[@BasicEconomics]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@rknadella]

@@BasicEconomics My intellectual Hero since 1981! Now his life story in detail amazes me .May he live forever physically also,as I am sure his ideas will ! I am an immigrant from India,a Psychiatrist since 1973. Thank you,Dr.Sowell.

[@ColinWilsonOnline]

Thank you Basic Economics - just completed listening to this amazing, fascinating and informative life story. And thank you to Mr. Ribbenbach. And of course to the inimitable, now 90 year old star, Dr Sowell. May your work ever shine bright, in its own light.

[@Mark-hc8ek]

I read this book about 20 years ago without knowing anything about Sowell or libertarianism. I've been interested in him ever since. A rational, independent thinker, the Thomas Payne of our time.

[@hi._.golgo137]

A gift that keeps on giving

[@TheWhitehiker]

The hot water faucet--priceless image! Big thumbs up!

[@claudiabaya3749]

Really enjoying his memories! Thank you!

[@anacontrera3425]

Dr. Sowell's life proves undeniably that, as he often says, there is no such thing as a free lunch!

[@doctorsamba675]

I am a Sowellian. 100%

[@DelmoreLou]

Thomas Sowell for President !!

[@bbbart77]

It's sad to think what might have been if this great man would have been listened to instead of shunned.

[@EarthSurferUSA]

Same with Ayn Rand. Both are my hero's,---no matter what anybody says.

[@hob976]

Love this book!

[@lisabeeke7162]

So enjoying this, thank you.

[@BasicEconomics]

So glad! Happy you are here!

[@williammuk886]

“I thus ended up spending one year eleven months and five days in the marine corps… but who’s counting” - classic Sowell 😂

[@dkterra1]

Outstanding!

[@harryaarrestad583]

Excellent narrator !

[@johnnycashh7148]

The reason I listen to Dr. Sowell is his voice. Can't do this...

[@D3xTRb0y]

8:32:00 Has anybody found the excerpt from 1973 “straight talk” that he is referring to here?

[@philvdw9627]

Thank you BE this was a joy to listen to

[@BasicEconomics]

Please share it with others, such an incredible journey!

[@_ii_i]

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[@EarthSurferUSA]

The most interesting life story I have ever heard,---and I am only at the machine shop in chapter 3. (which I never would have guessed he worked for) Production or poverty.

[@EarthSurferUSA]

But--his attitude about working at the machine shop would give him some skills, is the "union" way of looking at it. How do I know, because I worked for over 20 of them (all non-union), and almost every one of them worked for somebody else bef0re they started their own competitive business. I even have a friend who just built a 60,000sq/ft building, and makes all the gas tanks and fenders for Indian Motorcycles. We just don't understand the opportunity of the industrial revolution,---and that is what got mankind out of poverty.

[@marcuslangenderfer1917]

I looked up and saw this came out in 2000. Is there a part two or anything more recent. Would love to hear more about his life.

[@paulberkey5096]

I worked in a machine shop and did the exact same thing to my finger my nail grew back

[@NanaBoakyeAgyemang]

Incredible!!!!

[@SY-jq4yw]

Government programs only benefit the bureaucrats first, very few for the people the programs intend to.

[@bradalexander6252]

Thanks

[@ConsueloCastanuela]

Too bad we can't ID the thumbs down...then we can keep a look out for those walking amongst us with major major issues?

[@BasicEconomics]

Oh who cares about them, small minded people hiding behind a keyboard. not worth our mind space

[@marufmamun6592]

As much as I love Sowell, let's not wish for such a chillingly authoritarian idea.

[@mcitheaterclass537]

I understand you were trying to compliment Sowell, but the thumbs down button means "I want fewer recommendations like this from KZbin," not "I watched and hated it."

[@derrick_v]

Thank you.

[@BasicEconomics]

You're welcome!

[@vernedavis]

crystal clear early age memories , high intelligence

[@alfredomadrid601]

Great video !

[@lisagalal2590]

Thank you!

[@BasicEconomics]

thank you for being here!

[@Whackpacky]

Are you not worried about copyright strikes? Anyway, thanks for uploading.

[@luckyluckyloulou6100]

FUCK YOU TUBE FOR NOT SHOEING ME THOMAS SOWELL BEFORE 2022!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@richardque1036]

Thomas Sowell remind me of Raymond Aron,both are like angry prophet,both are despise by the leftwing intellectual.but history prove them right.

[@Brommear]

Who watching this knows what a "Pressman" or "Crown Graphlex" is? Or can hum Grieg's piano concerto?

[@rypnox]

Great upload thank you. Are there any major editing from the original source ?

[@cradthecrad7171]

Thanks for these, do you have access to The Thomas Sowell Reader as well? I can’t find that audiobook anywhere but I know it exists.

[@BasicEconomics]

Yes I do! I'm in the middle of working on Discrimination and Disparities, but I'll do TS Reader after that :)

[@BasicEconomics]

Working on TS Reader today :)

[@BasicEconomics]

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[@sv3931]

@@BasicEconomics Thank you!!! I've wanted to read his Reader for yrs!

[@BasicEconomics]

@@sv3931 it's gonna be a bit longer, until i get my new PC and then I have to reedit and index from scratch, I lost all my work.

[@asylumdownboy]

Got the hard copy today

[@michaelweber5702]

This is such an interesting book !

[@Helen-xy9qj]

Fascinating. I suppose the aunt who did everything to derail him, including lying to the police hardened him. The lack of support in his home could have broken him. An impressive man and thinker.

[@theintellectualrabbit6828]

Bookmark 1:37:52

[@masterofrockets]

4:11:30 SAYING 3:30:00 STORY

[@masterofrockets]

10:03:00 forming organizations

[@BasicEconomics]

great section!

[@masterofrockets]

8:59:00 AL Story

[@confusedturtle8]

Why this better than Gossip Girl.

[@pinchespiderman]

"many of the people in our section did not know their rights or were afraid to exercise them. However-" they were not Thomas Sowell.

[@crypticgirl507]

I'm 30 minutes in and thinking...this is great, BUT how much better if T.S had been the narrator? (Obviously, no disrespect to this narrator Mr. Riggenback!) When a random,silly little story is read thru his eyes ... I SWEAR I HEAR Dr. Sowell's demure, soft, short little laugh immediately after the story is told. Does anyone else conjure his laugh?

[@BasicEconomics]

If Sowell was reading his own books, he wouldn't have had time to write so many. I try to couple the audio books with a related interview or other content from Sowell. :)

[@EarthSurferUSA]

@@BasicEconomics I hear the voices are pretty similar.

[@_ii_i]

4:04:00

[@jeremybarriga9266]

opinions on bribery ?

[@Zalphen]

BasicEconomics can you show us how you look like and your voice. Except for Thomas Sowell and Milton Friedman who else do you recommend? Why did you stop with this chanel for 8 years ago and why did you start again?

[@BasicEconomics]

My voice is on a lot of the videos, If / when I retire from my career I might consider going on cam. I got busy with other projects, but over the years would refer people to my channel for information, I kept getting encouragement to continue, so I did. There are others you can mine information from on this channel, Johan Norberg, Hayek, etc. but Friedman and Sowell can make the most salient points so effortlessly, you get the most out of your time with them on this kind of platform. I will be recommending a program in the near future that's no cost for a deeper dive into economics. It's still under review, I don't recommend anything unless I have given it a good look over.

[@Zalphen]

@@BasicEconomics May I ask you about your age? It makes me really happy that you look at the material before recommending it.

[@Zalphen]

@@BasicEconomics If you get more people in mind, pls tell me. KZbin does not recommend enough.

[@Zalphen]

@@BasicEconomics could you do "conquest of bread"? I got it recommended by a KZbinr called "Romanian TVee

[@BasicEconomics]

@@Zalphen Start with the first video and keep watching :) kzbin.infovideos?view=0&sort=da&flow=grid

[@alisonthomson439]

Of only people would actually read … books … for the past … 25 years or so

[@vernedavis]

wow

[@speckledhen409]

4hr 17

[@KarlGutowski]

None of his other books illustrate the bureaucratic nightmare that is academia as much as this one. Also, 1969 looked no different than 2019, except for maybe shotguns on campuses.

[@mikeorclem]

so tom had a pampered life..rich kid.

[@jtfairchild3838]

When ?

[@mikeorclem]

@@jtfairchild3838 bad joke.

[@richardcamacho9777]

Bruno was gender fluid 😂😂😂

[@ДмитрийВербицкий-у7д]

White Paul Gonzalez Michelle Hall David

[@_ii_i]

4:17:00

[@jaed2630]

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[@jaed2630]

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[@observer2817]

6:32:03