Sentence 1: When Thomas was born his mother died while giving birth. 
 Sentence 3: Through trials and tribulations, Thomas grew into a great man 
 Sentence 4:  He attended the best schools, and graduated into a successful doctor 
 Sentence 5:  Thomas was a great example of someone that started with nothing 
 Option 1: Growing up an orphan, Thomas lived a hard life. 
 Option 2: Growing up an orphan, Thomas lived a comfortable life.