The Many-Sided Franklin
Gelesen von Michele Fry
Paul Leicester Ford
(4,909 Sterne; 11 Bewertungen)
A fast-paced, somewhat racey look into the life, accomplishments and idiosyncrasies of Benjamin Franklin. Acclaimed biographer Paul L. Ford uses Franklin’s letters, papers and journals to step us through Franklin's many adventures, to reveal intimate details of his personal life - relations with siblings, wife, children, friends, business partners; his physique, health, illnesses, schooling, personal habits and goals; his opinions on education, philosophy, religion, friendship, industry; his library; his career as printer and publisher, writer and journalist, politician and diplomat, scientist, humorist, jack of all trades; and his relations at home and abroad with the “fairer sex“. Goes beyond the official Autobiography. A must read for Franklin devotees. - Summary by Michele Fry, Soloist (0 hr 17 min)
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Big Ben
Lyle
(5 Sterne)
Thank you for the great reading, Michele. This book is a great biography of Franklin, divided into sections for specific realms of the man with frequent direct references to and discussion of primary sources/documents.
I KNOW BEN MUCH BETTER NOW
Avid Listener
(5 Sterne)
A uniquely arranged biography of a very complicated man. It is well done, and the reader was superb. A man's writings give insight into his real self.
take the time and listen, you’ll be glad you did.
(5 Sterne)
Another book on the “ought to be listened to by more people” list. Excellent reading!!!
Very Interesting Book, Very Well Read
mnels
(5 Sterne)