The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin

About this book

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.

Details

Format

Hardcover

ISBN-13

9781613825761

Publisher

Simon & Brown

Published

October 2, 2018

Pages

164

Weight

14.6 oz

Subject

Biography & Autobiography