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Benjamin Franklin's Autobiography

I've been reading quite allot recently... Prior to Frankl's masterpiece I finished Ben's auto bio. In fact Joe Vahle who lent it to me joined me for lunch on Wednesday where we celebrated Ben's birthday. I digress. It is a fascinating account of both early America but also of a man determined to better himself.

The first half is outstanding and a totally joy to read. This first part was written of letters to his son providing guidance and advice in the way to life a fruitful and productive life. The later part of the book was written many years later and isn't as griping but is where much of the interest in the early US is exposed.

Like Frankl's book it is also a quick read although not quite as much so as the aforementioned work.

posted by Matthew Woodget @ 10:59 AM