For anyone interested in the colonial period of American history, this autobiography is a fantastic read. The timeline of the book only goes from 1706 when Franklin was born until the end of the French and Indian War, which is a bummer since a lot of the most impactful things Franklin did in history occur after that time. The time that the book does highlight goes into detail to help the reader understand what Ben Franklin was really like. It is also a very well written book and entertaining to read. Franklin lead a really interesting life going from a boy of little means, to an apprentice, then an owner, and finally a statesman. Here are some of my highlights from the book.
Junto Club- This famous club that Franklin put together was responsible for the first public library, fire department, University of Pennsylvania and many other positive influences of colonial society. The club was a weekly gathering of influential people in the community where one member would write about an idea and all the members would discuss it. The book goes into great detail about how they set the club up and how they went about their discussions.
13 Virtues- Franklin's List of 13 Virtues is quite well known to people but the book tells the process he used to implement improvement in the 13 virtues. Franklin also tells how he came about making the list of the virtues and why he picked the ones he did.
Personal Growth- I was very impressed and encouraged by Franklin's hunger to always grow personally. It pays to read the book just on for this reason.
I would definitely recommend this book as it is a great window into what daily life was like during the colonial period. It also brings to life one of the most well known and influential men that helped to shaped America.-Paul
13 Virtues- Franklin's List of 13 Virtues is quite well known to people but the book tells the process he used to implement improvement in the 13 virtues. Franklin also tells how he came about making the list of the virtues and why he picked the ones he did.
Personal Growth- I was very impressed and encouraged by Franklin's hunger to always grow personally. It pays to read the book just on for this reason.
I would definitely recommend this book as it is a great window into what daily life was like during the colonial period. It also brings to life one of the most well known and influential men that helped to shaped America.-Paul
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