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Books : The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin (Dover Thrift Editions)In association with Amazon.comRating:  - You've Got to Love Ben!As everyone else has noted, Ben was a brilliant man and an entertaining writer. This is classic American literature, particularly in how it shows a "character" striving to rise up and better himself because that is the promise of the American Dream. I docked Ben one star because the unfinished ending is not satisfying to someone who comes across this book for the first time. Just so you know, if you get lost during the third part, Ben is discussing the French Indian War. The Dover edition is very nice and anyone should be satisfied with it. Rating: - The Autobiography of Benjamin FranklinBenjamin Franklin's Autobiography creates a portal into the mind of one of America's greatest minds. Not only did Franklin play a pivotal role in the development of our nation but he also made huge advancements in the field of electricity. His descriptions of experiences such as the famous kite experiment grant some understanding of just how remarkable these revelations were in the mid-1700s. His subsequent invention of the lightning rod, something taken for granted today, is fascinating to read about in his own words. Learning about the electrical innovations that Franklin made, written in his own words and in the language of the period offers a unique approach to the subject of electricity. The fact that Franklin managed to accomplish all of these feats in addition to playing the role as a Founding Father is astounding and only adds to the significance of the his individual successes. Rating:  - America's Original GenuisBen Franklin details his interesting life in his own words. If you want an investment guide, self-help book, historical read, business primer, and a look into the life of an American original, this is it, all in one medium length book. Some readers will find the phrasing antiquated, and sentence structure longer than normal. A small quibble that reflects more upon our modern age than the work itself. Highly recommended. Rating: - Seriously...Seriously... anybody that rates this book anything other than 5 stars is a complete idiot. He is a hero. Rating: - Seriously...Seriously... anybody that rates this book anything other than 5 stars is a complete idiot. He is a hero. |
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