Famous Homeschooler Profiles

I would like to post a series of profiles featuring famous homeschoolers. I have been just amazed reading the life stories of some of these incredible people. First up, America's Famous Inventor...Thomas A. Edison. Some of the things about him that are amazing:

1. He couldn't talk until 4 years of age
2. His teacher thought his brain was "addled" (this day and age that would be pegged as ADD) during the three months he spent in formal school. His mother taught him for the rest of his schooling.
3. They had a home library and frequented the public library, and Thomas' father gave him $.10 for every book he read.
4. Thomas loved World History and English literature
5. He showed an early keen interest in science.
6. When he was 15, he saved the life of a stationmaster's 3 year old son. In appreciation, the man gave Thomas a job as a telegraph operator.
7. Thomas designed the first off-the-grid all electric home with electric appliances all powered by a wind turbine and a gas generator.

You can read more here:
Thomas Edison Bio