The Best of Thomas Sowell

by Dean Kalahar

The Best of Thomas Sowell is a detailed compilation of his remarkable career in thought. Inside you will discover Dr. Sowell’s most important writings from his numerous books and widely popular Op-eds. Sorted by over 130 topics, Sowell’s lifetime of academic research, brilliance, and ability to explain complex subjects in an easy-to-understand style is a treasure of information at your fingertips. The Best of Thomas Sowell is a resource you will turn to time and time again for facts, analysis, and wisdom from one of the greatest minds of the 20th century.

Genres: Economics, Politics, Philosophy, Nonfiction

214 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 19, 2014

Reviews

[Michael A. Simmons, Sr. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another gem by Sowell

Sowell's books should be required reading in every US high school and should be part of the curriculum of every Education major.

[Z. Taylor · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great man with great ideas. You can see that in this book. Sowell is getting old; I wish he could live to be 110.

[Techntech · Rating 1 out of 5]

Dissapointing book.
This was basically one, two sometimes three sentence quotes from Sowell's books maybe his lectures. Context is absent. References are opaque.

This is not a collection of essays or even excerpts of essays.

Not the best.

[Dave McCracken · Rating 5 out of 5]

I came to know Thomas Sowell thru his many interviews, listening to his clarity of thought, common sense analysis is a dopamine shot on steroids. This book is a collection of quotes drawn from his many books, interviews, articles, essays, and lectures.

Have a question on how or why politicians or government are pursuing particular policies, look to Thomas Sewell to explain, and rationalize their ignorance to set your mind at ease knowing that at least someone has a grip on reality. Trigger warning, Thomas Sowell is not widely known in the public, precisely because he is the antithesis of leftwing liberalism. His habit of pointing out the obvious is too much too bare for left-wingers. They did not invite him to the Whitehouse under Obama, his sharp wit pointing out the folly of socialist policies was intolerable.

This grand collection of quotations should be viewed as either a quick introduction to Thomas Sowell or a tabletop desert of the soul while having your morning coffee. Thomas Sowell's books on the many contemporary subjects he tackles builds knowledge on how the world really is structured, rather than the inundation of liberal utopian's illogical claims.

Highly recommended reading for the adventurer wanting to get a taste of Thomas Sowell or the familiar wanting a gem collection on hand.

[Benjamin Vaughn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Shamefully neglected

If this brilliant man's ideas and wisdom had been listened to instead of the idiot rappers and tv stars, this nation would be in the most enviable economic and political position imaginable. Sadly Thomas, like Milton Friedman have been ignored and attacked by the ignorant, stupid and scheming segments of society.

[Mary K · Rating 4 out of 5]

One disappointment.

I am a great fan of Thomas Sowell. I was very disappointed to find multiple typographical errors in this version. I've read enough of Mr. Sowell's work to know the errors are not his. It could be related to computer errors. Still, I think a proofreader would be useful.

[James Aspden · Rating 4 out of 5]

A tabletop reader.

Short chapters composed of paragraphs of different views of critical topics. Dr. Sowell should be must reading for anyone seeking a viewpoint other than the standard social analysis.

[Eliza Lloyd · Rating 5 out of 5]

Would recommend. Sowell is an incredible mind.

[Douglas R. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent!

This book truly is the best of Thomas Sowell. And it is magnificent. This one is going on the shelf reserved for my favorite books.

[George Polansky · Rating 5 out of 5]

selected pieces from the works of Thomas Sowell.