New book tells the bitter truth behind Hershey’s success

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    New book 'The Chocolate Trust' by Inquirer reporter Bob Fernandez exposes controversial issues at Milton Hershey School (Book cover image via amazon.com)

    New book 'The Chocolate Trust' by Inquirer reporter Bob Fernandez exposes controversial issues at Milton Hershey School (Book cover image via amazon.com)

    Hear the name Hershey and chocolate likely comes to mind, as well as the Hershey Medical Center, Hershey Pennsylania, Hershey Park, and then perhaps the Milton Hershey School for Poor Children. 

    The school and the children it’s entrusted to serve is the topic of Philadelphia Inquirer business writer and author Bob Fernandez titled “The Chocolate Trust: Deception, Indenture, and Secrets at the 12 Billion Dollar Milton Hershey School.”  Bob Fernandez spoke with NewsWorks Tonight Host Dave Heller.

     

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