Free Objectivist Books is a website where you can sponsor books for students who have pledged to read them. Already over 100 donors have sponsored over 500 books. This info session was given during OCON 2012 to tell people about the impact we're having and how you can get involved. http://freeobjectivistbooks.org/

1. Free Objectivist Books
for Students
Changing the world, one mind at a time

2. Do you have extra Ayn Rand
books sitting on the shelf?
Or in your basement, or in the attic, or...

3. Free Objectivist Books
Students Sponsors
Get any Ayn Rand novel or book Give the gift of Objectivism to
about Objectivism for free. You eager young minds—it only takes
just have to pledge to read it a few minutes and a few dollars

4. How it began

8. Launched January 2012

9. 500 students

10. Across the country...

11. ... and around the world
41 countries from Australia to Zimbabwe

12. Representing top schools
Brandeis University Northwestern University
Columbia University Princeton University
Cornell University Stanford University
George Mason University University of California at Berkeley
Georgia Institute of Technology University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Johns Hopkins University University of Michigan
McGill University University of Texas at Austin
New York University University of Virginia

13. 600 book requests
200 for Atlas Shrugged alone

14. 100 sponsors

15. 500 books donated

16. How it works

17. Eager Minds
Elizabeth Van Pelt wants to read Atlas Shrugged
Studying law at Stanford University
I have wanted to read this book for some time now, ever since
there was an extended debate about it on the law school's
listserve. I would like to know more about Objectivism and
the Objectivist movement.

18. Eager Minds
Hassan Fadel wants to read The Virtue of Selfishness
Studying neuroscience at Michigan State University
As an aspiring physician, I have always objected against
others’ claim to a doctors work and life. I have always
believed that doctors, and people in general, have the right to
be “selfish” in defense and advancement of their lives. I
would love to read The Virtue of Selfishness to further my
understanding on how I should approach my life, my work,
and my ultimate happiness.

19. Eager Minds
Abir Mandal wants to read Capitalism: The
Unknown Ideal
Studying economics at Clemson University
I had the good fortune of attending the Moral Foundations of
Capitalism conference at Clemson this year and the lecturers
referred back to this book very often. This has got me eager to
read the actual text.

20. Eager Minds
Dalante Castle wants to read Objectivism: The
Philosophy of Ayn Rand
Student at Amesbury High School in Amesbury, MA
It was recommended by a friend who is the head of the New
England Objectivist Society. He is trying to introduce me to
the ideas of Ayn Rand, and I figured I'd give it a shot since
I'm always up for the expanding of knowledge.

21. How to Sponsor
You browse student requests
You choose whom to sponsor
You send the books directly
You get a personal response

22. Personal Thank-yous
“Thank you so much for sending me Anthem. I'm around 30
pages in and I can barely put it down to accomplish any of my
school work!”
Hannah Favre, studying psychology at Troy University, to
Steve Henderson in Belleville, MI

23. Personal Thank-yous
“Thank you so much for the chance to read this. Objectivism
has become integral to my beliefs, its ideals resonating and
articulating so much of what I already thought, but was too
afraid to express, afraid that I was alone. Rand has given me
a sense of freedom and confidence, and I think that reading
more will only cause that to increase.”
Robert Bailey, studying English literature at Aberystwyth
University, to Bruno Sementilli in Connecticut

24. Real Impact
“A truly inspirational book, and more relevant than ever”
Carlos Buitrago, student at George Mason University, on
Atlas Shrugged
“An incredible defense of capitalism”
Jeff Cooper, studying Information Technology at South
University in Novi, Michigan, on Atlas Shrugged
“A life-changing series of essays”
Zack, studying Electrical Engineering at ITT in Cincinnati,
on The Virtue of Selfishness

25. Real Impact
“Atlas Shrugged is one of the most interesting and thought
provoking books I have ever read. The ideas in the book
continue to occupy my mind and I have been able to tie
them to discussions in my economics and English classes.”
Andrew Behnke, studying mechanical engineering at
Northern Illinois University

26. Real Impact
“One of the greatest books I've ever read, it was always hard
for me to express myself, my convictions.... Now my thoughts
are clear, I'm able to stand on my principles and defend them
more efficiently”
Fayssal El Yachouti, Institut de Technologie Hotelierre et
Touristique in Morocco, after reading Capitalism: The
Unknown Ideal

27. Real Impact
“Atlas Shrugged is the most inspirational book I ever read.
Rand's philosophy of living life is practical and real, and is not
to be found elsewhere.”
Tom Sewe, studying medicine at University of Nairobi in Kenya

28. Real Impact
“This book couldn't have been more insightful or more
relevant... if everyone in America could read and fully
comprehend this book I'm convinced that our debt crisis
would disappear. Thank you for providing me the chance
to be introduced to such a work of genius.”
Kristen Hansen, studying political science at Brigham
Young University, after reading Atlas Shrugged

29. Real Impact
“I was close to highlighting the whole book. Highly
recommended to everyone—no exceptions. Can't wait to
read more of her work. Ayn may have the most rational
philosophical basis of thought to ever grace mankind.”
Alexandra Schafer, studying art education at Arcadia
University, after reading The Romantic Manifesto

30. Real Impact
“I just discovered how much we need the idea of ‘I’ to free
the world.”
Arda Akcicek, studying political science at Hacettepe
University in Turkey, after reading Objectivism: The
Philosophy of Ayn Rand

31. Real Impact
“Atlas Shrugged is one of a handful of novels that is not only
an amazing read, but also forces you to question your
personal philosophy. I am proud to say that after completing
Atlas Shrugged, I went on to read most of Rand's work and I
can label myself as a true Objectivist.”
Hassan Fadel, studying neuroscience at Michigan State
University

32. Over 97%
would recommend the book to others
82 out of 84 who responded, out of 105 total polled

33. Can’t these kids afford a
few dollars for a book?

34. Can’t these kids afford a
few dollars for a book?
Will more students
read Ayn Rand because
of my sponsorship?

35. Why Sponsor
Students are ripe for Objectivism
Leverages Rand’s original works
You choose the students
You get a personal followup
Convenient & affordable
No overhead

36. What sponsors are saying
“It's very enjoyable to pick from your website's list of requests—often
creatively written, coming from around the world, showing an authentic
interest in greater exposure to Ayn Rand—one's favorites to send copies to.
And very rewarding to receive signs of that greater exposure in the thank-
you letters recipients regularly send.”
Dr. Allan Gotthelf, Visiting Professor of History and Philosophy
of Science at the University of Pittsburgh
“What a great idea to get Ayn Rand’s ideas to young minds who might never
have had the opportunity to read her writings.... you will be an inspiration
for more Objectivists to get involved in the spread of Objectivism.”
Peter LePort, MD; Owner, LePort Schools; Board of Directors,
Ayn Rand Institute and Americans for Free Choice in Medicine

37. Free Objectivist Books lets you give
Ayn Rand's words to eager young minds
and get a direct, personal response

38. http://freeobjectivistbooks.org