Henry Ford's Own Story How a Farmer Boy Rose to the Power that goes with Many Millions, Yet Never Lost Touch with Humanity

"Henry Ford's Own Story" by Rose Wilder Lane is an early 20th-century biography that recounts the remarkable journey of Henry Ford, from his simple upbringing on a Michigan farm to his influential position as an automotive industry leader and wealthy entrepreneur. The story details Ford's unwavering dedication to his community and his exceptional talent for mechanics, while revealing his perspectives on business practices, treatment of workers, and his fellow man. The tale begins with Ford's birth during a scorching summer and shows his father's dedication to farming, highlighting the strong family bonds, relentless effort, and resolve that shaped Ford’s youth. Even as a child, Ford displayed a keen interest in machines, demonstrating his budding inventive spirit through mechanical endeavors. His insatiable curiosity compelled him to understand how clocks function, igniting a lifelong passion for engineering and paving the way for his revolutionary contributions to the field of automobiles.