The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin: A Journey to Freedom

Rajveer: It is good to know about Benjamin Franklin 😀

India on Nov 29, 2023

T satyanarayana: Every one comes into this world for certain purpose someone reaches some of the goals that are ascertained to him before he is born and fulfil them.Benjamin Franklin is one of the successful person.He has struggled hard to do something good to his fellow humans.Nice to know his life story.

India on Nov 13, 2023

Xyz: Good

India on Sep 19, 2023

Marija: This classic book is interesting, informative and educational. It's good to have knowledge about historical figures and Benjamin Franklin is one of them.

United States on Jul 15, 2023

Monika: Language is tough but must read book , learns so many things from a great scientist and politician

India on Jul 01, 2023

varma: Sure, here is a short and optimized title and review for The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin (AmazonClassics Edition):

Title: The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin: An Inspiring Account of Self-Improvement and Success

Review:

The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin is an inspiring account of self-improvement and success. Franklin recounts his early life, his quest for virtue and self-improvement, and his political achievements. The book is full of practical advice on how to improve your life, and it is a must-read for anyone who is looking to achieve their goals.

I would give The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin a 5 out of 5 star rating. The book is well-written and inspiring, and it is full of practical advice that can help you improve your life. Franklin's story is an inspiration to us all, and it shows us that anything is possible if we set our minds to it.

Here are some of the pros and cons of the book:

Pros:

Well-written and inspiring
Full of practical advice
Franklin's story is an inspiration to us all

Cons:

Some of the advice may be outdated
The book can be a bit slow at times

India on Jun 24, 2023

🌿 𝔽𝕖𝕣𝕟 🌿: My fiance recommended that I read this book since he felt I would appreciate it. It's a short read, but you sort of have to slow down a bit when reading due to the era It was written in. I didn't realize how many wonderful things Benjamin Franklin accomplished in his lifetime, since many just assume he was just a president. He's out of the box thinking and motivation for self improvement was inspiring. I admire his courage and bravery to speak his mind when most others around him did not agree with his perspectives. One of his personal methods for self-improvement concerning lists is something I would do myself or recommend to others. To some, the book could feel a bit boring, but personally it was the type of book that caused me to do some deeper thinking about my beliefs and my journey on self-improvement. It created some discussion that was nice growth with my fiance and I. The way he thinks is in many ways the way I think, and I admire how much he respected others and wanted to leave the Earth a better place. He is proof when you do your best to be good and do good for others It can really pay off. I'm glad I have a much better idea who Ben really was.

United States on Jul 15, 2021

D. Thompson: My wife recommended this one to me, and she was absolutely right to. I loved it. Ben Franklin is probably my favorite figure from that period in American history, not just for what he did but for his character, wit, and humility. All of those shine through in this book.

His autobiography covers his life from his birth in 1706 through the mid-1760's. It was written in four sections. The first was written as a letter to his son William in 1771, and it reads very much like one with personal asides and mention of family. The next was written in Paris in the early 1780s while acting as ambassador, and it was more formal, aimed at someone who at read that earlier letter to his son and encouraged him to continue the record. The third section was written after he had returned to Philadelphia after the Revolutionary War, and the fourth was a very short section that appeared to be an attempt to continue it towards the war.

I detailed the sources of the writing because it impacts how it is read. The early section (perhaps the first half of the book) reads as an Englishman speaking to his son, both to fill him in on the family history as well as to remind him of some of their...

United States on Oct 09, 2012

Stephen: I often lament the fact that we as humans are constantly reinventing the wheel, and if we were to read more biographies and learn from our forebears -- we would avail ourselves of much of their wisdom and knowledge. That being the case, "The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin" should be considered as one of the finest and best sources of autobiographical material upon which to build.

In fact, Mr. Franklin's autobiography is considered to be one of the very first "self-help" books by some personal productivity gurus today (and often referenced by them in their works). His autobiography is really a guide to proper living, industriousness, and of obtaining wisdom -- and I think it should be required reading for anyone who wishes to overcome bad habits and obtain good ones.

In addition, his principles of obtaining wealth through hard work should be mandatory reading for many in our financial sector today who brought about such calamity to the global economy through their greed, excess and obfuscations in the housing and stock markets.

Written as a book addressed to his son, Franklin tells an interesting story of how he rose from very modest beginnings in Colonial...

United States on Apr 19, 2009