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  • Written by: Benjamin Franklin
  • Narrated by: Fredd Wayne
  • Length: 6 hrs and 2 mins
  • 3.4 out of 5 stars (20 ratings)

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Written by: Benjamin Franklin
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Publisher's Summary

Ben Franklin's own lively story of his early years is a unique, fascinating, and influential look at this American founding father. It has been taught in schools as a moral tract, as a guide to self-improvement, and as the Great American Success Story. It also is relished both for its insight into colonial life and the mind of the man who most affected the development of our democratic form of government. Finally, it is savored for its language; Franklin's wit, his well-turned phrase, and his humanity shine through.
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Historical and instructive

Many historical events and thought processes showcased from Ben Franklin's perspective, some times manipulative.

Best part however is his method of overcoming his shortcomings and developing virtues..
Thanks for the Audio version else I could not finish this book for over 8 years having in shelf.

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Insights of a true leader

I started reading this book, from quotes and references to this one, from a few other books I have read during the time. The journey of BF to be the leader who he was, is detailed with instances and day to day experiences, encounters and challenges in this book. There is a bigger part of his journey to be the president ship untold in this book. The book is engaging with few good thoughts to take away and indeed an inspiring one.

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ascent was not properly comprehending, an Indian reader must have stood more easily understandable

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A great book that stood the test of time

There are so many great insights from Benjamin Franklin which are relevant even now. The voice and tone matches somebody who lived hundreds of years ago and it is nice to hear and understand.

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Worth listening

The biography was captured well and the audio was perfect. felt like Benjamin himself speaking 🙂 How simple and uncomplicated life he live.. very inspiring.

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Great autobiography of Benjamin Franklin

This autobiography reaches into the insight of the time so vividly. Loved it so much I plan to listen over again.

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