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rebecanunez's review against another edition
3.0
Es uno de esos libros que les porque estaba ahí. De todas formas es muy interesante, ya que Franklin es un personaje histórico relevante. No es largo, lo que hace que no sea muy trabajoso de leer. Hay algunos de sus comentarios que me parecen problemáticos, pero también soy consciente de qué hay un tema de época.
tophat8855's review against another edition
4.0
Listened via hoopla.
It's interesting to see what other people view as important in their lives to write down. Yes, it mentions big things like electricity (at the very end) and his new stove design and fire department and public library, but also there's a bit where Franklin explains how he keeps his own bullet journal- with days of the week at the top and a list of 13 virtues down the side. He also shares the mantras/affirmations/proverbs he says every morning and his ideal daily routine. Those little bits are fun. You can see he was constantly trying to better himself. He was raised Presbyterian, but didn't ascribe to any particular sect by the end of his life, though he believed in a higher power.
I found his story of becoming a printer really interesting- from being his brother's apprentice to having his own printer in Pennsylvania and the helping start other presses in other states. He writes stoically about his courtships, but seems to rather like the woman he ended up with. And there's a few times that racism shows up in the pages, as you'd expect from a 18th century white man.
It's interesting to see what other people view as important in their lives to write down. Yes, it mentions big things like electricity (at the very end) and his new stove design and fire department and public library, but also there's a bit where Franklin explains how he keeps his own bullet journal- with days of the week at the top and a list of 13 virtues down the side. He also shares the mantras/affirmations/proverbs he says every morning and his ideal daily routine. Those little bits are fun. You can see he was constantly trying to better himself. He was raised Presbyterian, but didn't ascribe to any particular sect by the end of his life, though he believed in a higher power.
I found his story of becoming a printer really interesting- from being his brother's apprentice to having his own printer in Pennsylvania and the helping start other presses in other states. He writes stoically about his courtships, but seems to rather like the woman he ended up with. And there's a few times that racism shows up in the pages, as you'd expect from a 18th century white man.
mrsbrharris's review against another edition
3.0
I learned a lot about him. It was a little difficult without any kind of chapters; it just kept going and going. I think he had some very good ideas, but had some of his priorities a little off in other areas. My favorite quote was "Human felicity is produced not so much by great pieces of great fortune that seldom happen, as by little advantages that occur every day."
dandoc37's review against another edition
3.0
Interesting read to hear his life from his angle. Some parts I found slow or boring or difficult to understand. But generally great quick read.
mattinthebooks's review against another edition
3.0
A few strong truths in here that I still hold onto, including:
- The idea that any person can reason themselves into any conclusion that feels right to them
- Any person can make great change provided they have sufficient determination, stamina, and organization
- Someone isn’t defined by where they are born or where they die, but what they do with the time in between
- The idea that any person can reason themselves into any conclusion that feels right to them
- Any person can make great change provided they have sufficient determination, stamina, and organization
- Someone isn’t defined by where they are born or where they die, but what they do with the time in between
chloekg's review against another edition
3.0
If history is written by the victors, then every autobiography is full of triumph. It's a readable period piece with funny anecdotes. There is a gap in the middle where it seems like he abandoned the project and picked it up again after a few years. That second half is much less good.
veechronicles's review against another edition
3.0
did you guys know that benny loved swimming? he invented these wooden flippers and actually used them... anyway my prof went into heavy detail about this so now i'm inflicting this useless knowledge onto you
jasperburns's review against another edition
4.0
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