Maverick

Maverick is the first-ever biography of Thomas Sowell, a prominent and influential conservative thinker and social theorist whose work spans over fifty years. Written by Jason L. Riley, the book highlights Sowell’s major writings and explores the life experiences that shaped his groundbreaking ideas, from his early days as a Black orphan in the Jim Crow South to his position as a leading public intellectual. This compelling biography offers insight into Sowell’s bold perspectives and the impact of his scholarship on contemporary debates.