The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin by Benjamin Franklin

By Benjamin Franklin

From humble beginnings to iconic Founding Father... Benjamin Franklin's Autobiography is the blueprint for self-made success. Penned between 1771 and 1790, this unfinished memoir lays bare the journey of an ambitious printer's son who used grit, curiosity, and moral rigor to become a scientist, inventor, diplomat, and one of America's greatest statesmen. In these pages, you'll discover: - The origins of the "self-made man" and Franklin's pioneering path toward achieving the American Dream. - The "13 virtues" Franklin meticulously crafted--from frugality and industry to sincerity and justice--that shaped his character and fueled his rise. - His reflections on philosophy, politics, religion, education, civic duty, and innovation that remain ever-relevant today. This classic Autobiography is more than a historical memoir--it's the original self-help narrative, a timeless guide to ambition, self-improvement, and ethical leadership. This edition brings Franklin's wit, wisdom, and world-changing ethos straight to your hands--whether you're a history buff, entrepreneur, or lifelong learner. Read it. Internalize it. Transform your life.

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ricardosoto
Jul 11, 2026
10/10 stars
One of my role models, who accomplished a lot in his life by writing, publishing, inventing, and being an ambassador, as well as, founding father. Benjamin Franklin describes his life, work, and times within his own autobiography. An inspiring book, which I highly recommend to any library.

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