Milton Friedman A Biography [Paperback]

Born the son of immigrant parents, Milton Friedman went on to become a major figure during the resurgence of American conservatism. As an advisor to the Reagan administration and a widely read columnist, he played a vital role in shaping government policy and public opinion while he made headlines for his controversial views. Drawing on the author's unprecedented access to personal archives and to Friedman himself over the past decade, this is the first book to trace his life and development as an economic theorist. With a combination of intimate personal detail and fascinating exploration of economic theory, this is a revealing look at the man regarded by many as a hero of libertarianism and laissez-faire economics.

Milton Friedmanis more than just one person's story - it demonstrates how ideas can blossom in one man's mind and eventually infuse the entire body politic ... Lanny Ebenstein's biography reminds us just how much we owe to this exuberant champion of liberty. Washington Times

A worthy homage to Friedman's ideas. The Financial Times

[A] rounded, readable portrait of a man whose impact on the lives of millions in the 20th century is measured not by his opponents and enemies, but by the individuals he converted. The Chicago Sun-Times

Quite handy. It marshals lots of material, and to devotees the bibliographical essay at the end may be worth the cover price in itself. The Economist

This biography doesn't skimp on the details of Friedman's life. Well written, thoroughly researched, and easy to read, it successfully explains how Friedman's ideas continue to resonate. Library Journal

A surprisingly readable, succinct portrait of the combative economist. Bloomberg News

Ebenstein covers a lot of material with an engaging, lively style. Democracy Journal

Through lengthy interviews with Friedman and his wife, Rose, a picture of him as famls