Who inspires you? Who do you think has changed the world?… For better or for worse? Throughout history, there have been those whose extraordinary ideas have shaped today's world. Essential Lives offers access to these incredible individuals and their stories. Learn about their families and educational backgrounds. Study what inspired them. Read how they overcame challenges and persevered through failure to impact humanity. Delve in and discover how these Essential Lives changed the course of history and continue to inspire people today.