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Author: Benjamin Franklin
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Ben Franklin is perhaps one of the greatest American literary figures that has ever lived. His knack for conversational language combined with his keen intellect and vast base of knowledge means that his writings are both approachable and entertaining while also being ingenious in many ways. He strikes me as someone who would have been a great companion for an evening of contemplation. Accounts of his life demonstrate that his value as a clear-headed partner in conversation was recognized and sought after. By Mr. Franklin's account, he succeeded simply by striving for constant improvement throughout his life and having an interest in the world and people around him. This open-mindedness served him well in that he never stopped being curious and welcoming new and challenging ideas throughout his lengthy career as a businessman and a statesman.
In is autobiography, Mr. Franklin recounts a number of personal maxims that he resolved to guide his life. The value of these lessons is apparent in that they have a timeless quality and still apply to modern life; they apply to the human condition as well as to his specific human experience. His ideas regarding the proper way to go about getting the most out of life are inspiring and practical, if not downright profound. Ben Franklin is perhaps the only person who could write such an inspiring and entertaining account of a life so well lived, and his autobiography is one of the best books I've had the pleasure to read. I would recommend this text to any American who has even the slightest interest in Mr. Franklin or his strategies for living a good, rewarding, and meaningful life. An excellent book and an excellent account of a true hero of American history.