so-soI‘ve liked a lot of Lepore‘s work but I struggled with this one. I think the issue is that, as she herself mentions, the historical record on Jane Franklin, Ben‘s sister, is just rather thin. It just ended up not holding my interest.
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so-soI‘ve liked a lot of Lepore‘s work but I struggled with this one. I think the issue is that, as she herself mentions, the historical record on Jane Franklin, Ben‘s sister, is just rather thin. It just ended up not holding my interest.
so-soI love Ben, but here the biographer‘s hand was too often seen and sometimes heavy. Very often he said things like “When Ben was young he did this and that showed why he did these other things later.” It‘s not as if I didn‘t get anything from this, but it was not enjoyable and too long.
pick(1/2) In school I never cared much about American history. Who cared about a bunch of old dudes who talked funny & wore stupid wigs? Coming into Franklin‘s autobiography I was expecting tough and unrelatable. In fact, I got engaging, &, in a word, stunning. I was struck by how progressive of a thinker Franklin was. He questioned God & religion in a time when it was very unpopular to do so. He felt women deserved more rights & he detested slavery.
pickEverybody needs a fun little biography of Benjamin Franklin in their life! Let this one be yours! Even with his flaws, Franklin is one our country‘s best patriots. I wish more present day Americans had half his good sense and a quarter of his excellent humor! 🪁 ⚡️
pickThis was an interesting read. Benjamin Franklin (yes, that one) spends his free time in London solving crimes. I enjoyed this enough to read more of the series.
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pickWho Was Ben Franklin? by Dennis Brindell Fradin offers a vibrant, engaging biography of Benjamin Franklin, with colorful illustrations that enhance the story. The book highlights Franklin's achievements in science, politics, and invention, emphasizing the importance of curiosity, hard work, and civic responsibility. It's an inspiring read for young readers.
Explore the remarkable life of Benjamin Franklin in this engaging biography. From inventor to key figure in the American Revolution, Who Was Ben Franklin? highlights his many achievements and lasting impact. With vibrant illustrations and inspiring facts, this book encourages young readers to embrace curiosity and make a difference.
“Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.“
