Who Was H. J. Heinz?

Reach for this book when your child is facing a setback or struggling with the idea of failure. It is the perfect choice for the young entrepreneur who needs to see that success is rarely a straight line. The story follows H. J. Heinz from his childhood garden to the creation of a global empire, highlighting how he rebuilt his life after his first company went bankrupt. Beyond business, it explores his commitment to worker safety and food purity during an era when neither was common. It is a grounded, encouraging biography for ages 8 to 12 that emphasizes integrity and resilience. Parents will appreciate the way it introduces concepts of ethical leadership and the immigrant experience in 19th-century America without feeling like a dry history lesson.