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I can‘t believe I bailed on this one. I really admire Isaacson as a writer, but half-way through, and I am having trouble connecting with Franklin as a person. One of the reasons I love Biographies so much is the ability to connect with, learn from and find myself in the people. This wasn‘t happening right now. Maybe another go later will be better.

Tedious

There was never a good war or a bad peace.

I confess that I do not entirely approve of this Constitution at present; but sir, I am not sure that I will never approve of it: For, having lived long, I have experienced many instances of being obliged, by better information or fuller consideration, to change opinions even on important subjects, which I once thought right, but found to be otherwise.

Interesting biography of Ben Franklin. Probably one of the most misunderstood of the founding fathers. 3.5/5 🌟

The benefits of waking up early to feed the baby

My Dad and I are having an inadvertent book club at the beach. Every time we talk about what we‘ve read so far we say “me too!!!” It‘s delightful.

No other Founding Father cared for the average American the way he did. Full review https://www.facebook.com/1082882538/posts/10224548532035781/

Enjoyable biography of Benjamin Franklin. He‘s definitely not my favourite Founding Father however, I was certainly more impressed with him after reading this book. The book‘s enthralling but not as well written as David McCullough‘s John Adams. Still well worth the read since I‘m on an early American history kick right now. Next up: Thomas Jefferson!

Franklin went on to catalog the most common conversational sins...the greatest being "talking overmuch...which never fails to excite resentment." He joked (about)watching two (people of this type) meet: "The vexation they both feel is visible in their looks and gestures; you shall see them gape and stare and interrupt one another at every turn, and watch with utmost impatience for a cough or pause, when they may crowd a word in edgeways."

That moment when you reach the end of your audiobook, and it mentions for the first time that it is abridged. 🤦‍♀️

Isaacson wrote about #threewisemen #festivephotochallenge #wintergames #TeamFozziwig

Weekend #AudioBook. Lately I'm listening books (than reading). Has anyone experienced similar change in their reading habits?

Interesting read.

As an editor, this passage made me LOL --it's a story that Ben Franklin told to Thomas Jefferson when the latter was distraught over the heavy-handed edits that members of the Constitutional Convention were making to his draft of the Declaration of Independence. It's still funny--because it's so true! 😄

I feel as though ol' Ben, the inventor of the Franklin stove, would appreciate the fact that I'm reading this by the fire.

#RockinMay Day 7 It's a hometown shoutout ,BEST water ice & cheese steaks🔔 #PhiladelphiaFreedom
I've tagged the most famous Philadelphian I could think of...other than Pickles of course 🐶Probably will never read the book, but I've been to the science museum a zillion times 😂😂😂Looking forward to a Philly Litsy summer meetup ❤️💙

Isaacson writes highly readable biographies. I especially enjoyed the chapter on the Constitutional convention, where Franklin's thoughts about compromise resonate in contemporary political dilemmas. Since Franklin's convictions draw from liberal and conservative theories, most should find something to admire about the subject. The text is pictured with a turkey, the bird Franklin preferred to the bald eagle as a national emblem.

When you get a new bookcase for your United States history books, founding father books, books on Presidents and United States authors, your house starts to feel like home.

Ben was a fascinating guy. Another well-written book by Walter Isaacson. I also enjoyed "The Innovators", but I think "Steve Jobs" is his crowning achievement.

Always a great biography from the awesome Walter Isaacson.

Perfect. This is what happen when one overachiever write about another overachiever. I believe that all kids should read it to start appreciating the weight of history and how very cool it is to be an intellectual and to love knowledge.