“America needs leaders like Tim Scott. The best leaders are those who lead from the heart and through their own example, and Scott does both. Scott is not just a colleague but someone I’m proud to count as a close friend. While I already knew some of his personal story, I was enthralled by the way this memoir blends events from Scott’s life with his meditations on our shared history as a nation and his hopes for what we can still become. From Scott’s humble beginnings to his leadership on the national stage, America, a Redemption Story is a heartfelt memoir with a powerful message: you can create positive change if you have the courage to grab hold of the opportunities this great nation provides. I hope everyone in America picks up a copy of this book.”

“Tim Scott is a man of faith, fortitude, and boundless hope in the promise of America. Rising from humble beginnings to become one of our nation’s foremost champions for freedom and opportunity, Tim’s story of resilience and resolve should inspire every American. Through public service and now through the pages of this book, Tim gives us a candid look into his own remarkable life and the lives of fellow Americans who overcame extraordinary odds—pointing us to our highest ideals and the enduring promise of the American Dream while reminding us that each of us has a role to play in writing the next pages of the great American story.”

“It’s a rare book that not only moves your soul but changes the way you think. Tim Scott’s memoir is more than the story of his life—it’s also the story of our nation and an impassioned call to every American to seek unity beyond our disagreements and discover new hope in the values we share. The American Dream remains alive and well, and leaders like Tim ensure that our dreams of unity and greatness remain within reach. I’ve been challenged and encouraged by Tim’s book, and I believe it’ll do the same for you.”

“Tim Scott has lived the American Dream. He’s overcome challenges with faith and prayer, determination and hard work, and God-given courage and imagination. Tim’s life is a testament to the greatness of our country, and we are all better off because of his leadership.”

“I’ve known Senator Scott for years and though we don’t see eye to eye on every political nuance, I’ve found him to be an intelligent, insightful person of great faith. Like a soldier, he has held his post and served his country. His compelling journey from the fringes to the frontlines, reminds us that our diversity is as essential as the contrasted flag that’s emblematic to the possibility of a more perfect union. To be sure, we are not there yet. However, this book, America, a Redemption Story, encourages debate, discussion, and even disappointment without desecrating the fragility of democracy! There has never been a time where our ideals have been more contrasted by our actions. And yet he reminds us that where we start need not be where we end. I hope you’ll read it and see that we must wrestle for reasoned paths to better!”

“Tim Scott’s story is bold, inspiring, and empowering. It reminds us of a truth we must never forget: America, despite its failures and imperfections, is a land of profound hope and opportunity. In a season of division and uncertainty, Senator Scott is a beacon of hope whose story encourages every American to hold onto the things that unite us and strive together for a better tomorrow.”

“Tim Scott made history. But it is his own personal history that is so compelling. His family literally went from picking cotton to picking out a seat in Congress. How it happened will leave you inspired, challenged, and recommitted to the dream that is America.”

“Tim Scott is an incredible leader with an amazing story. It’s been my privilege to take the journey with him for the last twenty-five years as a pastor and friend. His story is an American story. It has both hardship and hope, and it inspires us to believe that there is such a thing as common ideals that produce a greater good. It’s a story of hope, faith, family, and possibility. Micah 6:8 says that it is the responsibility of each of us to ‘act justly, love mercy and walk humbly with our God.’ I have watched Senator Scott live it out and inspire others to do so as well.”

“My great friend Tim Scott has written a book that I hope gets into the hands (and hearts) of every American. Politics can be tough, and Tim has never shied away from a fight if he knew it was worth fighting. But in this extraordinary memoir, Tim sets aside political arguments in favor of storytelling—and

what a compelling story it is. Tim’s unshakeable hope and his passion for creating opportunities for the people he serves are rooted in his story. He’s traveled the path from poverty to success, from feeling lost to finding his purpose. His story, along with the many stories he shares of other Americans who sacrificed

much—and accomplished even more—is both an inspiration and a challenge: Will you have the courage to take hold of the opportunities in front of you? Will you become an everyday hero through simple acts of kindness and service? I heartily recommend this book to everyone who shares Tim’s hope for a better tomorrow and his commitment to protecting and nurturing America’s status as the land of opportunity.”

“In his new book, Senator Tim Scott writes, ‘Every American starts his or her journey at vastly different places. The sky is not the limit for all of us.’ Tim’s journey has been a very hard one. Growing up as a young black man in a poor, single-parent household, Tim had the deck stacked against him. But he found powerful examples and support in his mother, his grandparents, and other mentors God placed in his life. Against all odds, and with God’s help, Tim climbed out of his circumstances and became a distinguished and greatly respected United States senator. Tim’s faith, courage, and determination will be an inspiration to all who read this book. The more I have gotten to know him and his story, the more impressed I am. His is an American story. You will be encouraged on your journey forward through this book.”

“America, a Redemption Story comes from the author’s true character and beliefs. My friend Tim Scott chronicles his life in the midst of personal challenges and national crisis. And his journey—from

a child growing up in a family in crisis, to a United States senator respected and renowned for his commitment to promoting unity and cooperation as this nation’s hope—gives tremendous credibility to his belief that equal access to opportunity is the truest definition of the American Dream. In Tim’s own words, ‘I have come to believe most, if not all, people are doing the best they can with what they have been given.’ May we all be inspired to see the best in each other and build together toward greater understanding and unity.”