Description:
Dr. Thomas Benson III is on an extraordinary journey in life and is a man of many accolades with a story worth telling. From being a husband, father, son, and brother to being a longtime educator and mentor, and former athlete, Dr. Benson III is a multifaceted human being.
In A Legacy Created, Dr. Benson III recounts his life experiences growing up in rural South Carolina. He takes readers on an honest journey of overcoming life adversities and gives insight into what it means to be resilient in the face of setbacks. Dr. Benson III touches on first-hand accounts of discrimination and the courage it takes to push forward.
Told in an open, candid way that we can all understand, A Legacy Created is a story for everybody, young and old, to look for the silver lining in this life and to have a tenacious spirit.
Brief description: Dr. Thomas Benson III grew up in the small town of Lyman, South Carolina, in the seventies, spending his childhood years on his aunts' farm. He has received a master's degree from both Fayetteville State University and The University of North Carolina at Pembroke, followed by a doctoral degree from Wingate University. Dr. Benson is a dynamic educator of many years and mentors young adults through establishing meaningful relationships and sharing his life experiences. He currently lives in Raeford, North Carolina, with his wife, son, and daughter.