Basically a long humblebrag, but I reckon well-earned. I'm not starting up volunteer fire brigades, contributed to humanity's understanding of lightning, or helped father an early America. If you're hoping for something funny like Poor Richard's Almanac...keep looking. But it's certainly some interesting snapshots of pre-Revolutionary America, and it's funny to read how Franklin considered himself getting too old, when in just a few years, he'd be risking treason and founding a nation.

Interesting vignettes into the life of Benjamin Franklin and the pre-revolution American colonies.

Okay okay. I can appreciate that it’s very cool that this was written by Ben Franklin himself but holy moly is it boring! I did enjoy the first chapter where he talked about his childhood and definitely find him charming but ….

I will treasure this illustrated edition of Ben Franklin's Autobiography, full of so many historical drawings & documents, such as portraits of Franklin throughout his years, and paintings of Philadelphia, Boston, & other places where Franklin lived or visited. A wonderful written account of the life of a very interesting man, I only wish he could've continued his life story. I would've loved to hear his account of the founding of America. Benjamin Franklin is a wonderful, lively writer. Those expecting a dry account of dates & places will be pleasantly surprised. I received this book in a Goodreads giveaway.

An entertaining read by one of the nation's quirkiest founding fathers. Franklin's sense of humor and wisdom shines in the narrative of his own life. As a series of letters written to his son, he holds nothing back. He comments on various blunders of his youth and describes the methods of "self-improvement" he set out to make part of his daily life in order to attempt to become a better person. I think this autobiography's merit lies in Franklin's own self-examination, which offers some timeless words of wisdom. I think anyone can appreciate his attempts to improve himself. It certainly made me reflect on ways I can improve my own habits while I am still young!

Overall, not too bad. Audible.

Awesome read. The language lost me quite a bit in the second half of the book