Hershey: Milton S. Hershey's Extraordinary Life of Wealth, Empire, and Utopian Dreams
Author: D'Antonio, Michael
Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Upper Grades (UG 9-12)
Book Level
9.5
Points
21.0
Fiction/Nonfiction
Nonfiction
Word Count
107895
Points per Word
0.000195
Page Count
305
Points per Page
0.068852
Description
A curious mix of capitalist ruthlessness and utopian idealism, Hershey pursued riches but believed deeply in social responsibility. His devotion to the latter created a legacy that exists to this day in his school for at-risk children.