The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin: The Classic Edition: Timeless Lessons on Virtue, Wealth, and Success from a Founding Father

From humble beginnings to iconic Founding Father...

Benjamin Franklin's Autobiography is the blueprint for self-made success. Penned between 1771 and 1790, this unfinished memoir lays bare the journey of an ambitious printer's son who used grit, curiosity, and moral rigor to become a scientist, inventor, diplomat, and one of America's greatest statesmen.

In these pages, you'll discover:
- The origins of the "self-made man" and Franklin's pioneering path toward achieving the American Dream.
- The "13 virtues" Franklin meticulously crafted--from frugality and industry to sincerity and justice--that shaped his character and fueled his rise.
- His reflections on philosophy, politics, religion, education, civic duty, and innovation that remain ever-relevant today.

This classic Autobiography is more than a historical memoir--it's the original self-help narrative, a timeless guide to ambition, self-improvement, and ethical leadership.

This edition brings Franklin's wit, wisdom, and world-changing ethos straight to your hands--whether you're a history buff, entrepreneur, or lifelong learner.

Read it. Internalize it. Transform your life.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Sound Wisdom
Published: 04/07/2026
ISBN: 9781640957022
Pages: 256
Weight: 0.60lbs
Size: 8.51h x 5.44w x 0.80d