Opportunity Knocks

How Hard Work, Community, and Business Can Improve Lives and End Poverty

By: Tim Scott

Narrated by: Tim Scott

In this memoir about overcoming adversity in America, the U. S. Senator responsible for creating "opportunity zones" explains how hard work and community growth can drive businesses and end poverty.

Senator Tim Scott knows adversity. As the son of a single mother from North Charleston, South Carolina, he struggled to get through school and had his dreams of a college football career shattered by a car wreck. But thanks to his mother and a few mentors along the way, he learned that "failure isn't failure unless you quit." He also learned that it's hard work and perseverance, not a government handout, that will get you ahead in life.

Today, Senator Scott is the only black Republican in the Senate, and he believes that investment and commerce are the best ways to rebuild our most impoverished communities. This is the idea behind his signature piece of legislation, the "opportunity zones" program, which President Trump has strongly endorsed. The program provides tax incentives for businesses that invest in low-income urban areas, seeking to replace things like welfare and government assistance.

In Opportunity Knocks, Senator Scott will tell his life story with a focus on adversity and opportunity. He will teach readers about the principles of hard work and hope while addressing the dangers of veering too far toward socialist policies. The book will also not shy away from discussions of racism and racial inequality in the United States and will recount some of Senator Scott's own brushes with racism as well as the many discussions he's had with people who want to help, including President Trump.

Humanity First

Anyone who cares about moving humanity forward should read this book. Opportunity Zones and many of Tim Scott's other strategies move Humanity forward.

Tim Scott is a great American

Everyone should listen to this book. Senator Scott's story is amazing- from where he started, where he is today and where he is going. This man is making change happen.

Purpose, Direction, and Motivation!

Senator Scott provided, with great detail, goings on with his life and the struggles he faced on his way to the US Senate!

A Wonderful Opportunity

Senator Tim Scott shared the background and development of our Nation's, ever growing, Opportunity Zones. Thank you for holding true to core American values and supporting the citizens of your great state , all 50 states, now and for future generations. I love your 2030 vision. #GodBlessAmerica

Good explanation of Oppportunity zones

Senator Scott would make a great running mate as VP on the Pence ticket in 2024. I hope Senator Scott will be President one day.