The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin

By: Benjamin Franklin

Narrated by: Qarie Marshall

Length: 6 hrs and 35 mins

Publisher's summary

Left unfinished at the time of his death, The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin has endured as one of the most well-known and influential autobiographies ever written. From his early years in Boston and Philadelphia to the publication of his Poor Richard's Almanac to the American Revolution and beyond, Franklin's autobiography is a fascinating, personal exploration into the life of America's most interesting founding father.

Public Domain (P)2015 Dreamscape Media, LLC

Hard to understand for a non native speaker.

The book is revealing many personal thoughts of Franklin that are really interesting to be heard today.

Good read

it's a challenging listen due to the era it was written but it's also a good listen

Get transporter to a different century

I loved the language of the book. The way words are strung together transports you to a different era. There is a lot to learn from this book not just about the life of Ben Franklin but also about life and industry in general.

I found a new life long hero.

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

This is the book that Davy Crockett took to his death bed. There is a reason for that. Once you finish the book you will be so impressed with the mind, frugality, tact, sociability, and wit of this man. He is a hero.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Benjamin Franklin

Have you listened to any of Qarie Marshall’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

I have not.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I started a virtue journal.

a fascinating man worth studying

Ben Franklin's daily schedule is often talked about in productivity circles , I wanted to learn more about the man than second hand, 2 minute articles that flood the internet. his autobiography really is something to listen to multiple times and digest. you may miss everything it teaches on the first go round, but it's worth the time investment.

I really enjoyed the book. it has inspired me to start looking for more biographies and autobiographies of great people to learn more about. if you are personal development or productivity focused, it covers his virtues, routines , and practices to improve his life and has given me better ideas than what I would have learned elsewhere to improve my own.

amazing, foundational

A foundational book of American thought. Benjamin Franklin was a true hero, an icon. He did so much for the betterment of his society, community and the country. His words of wisdom, his stories are guiding light houses in the sometimes fog of life. Al must-read for every English speaker.

B. Franklin

It's pretty good and very interesting. But I really love the music that is at the end of chapter 20. I play a viola so I have to admit the music at the end of chapter 20 was wonderful. I give it a 5 star rating for the music u put in it. there is a show called Library Kids that I suggest ur kids to watch. It has sum of the stuff that is from the book. I love it and u should keep doing this. Don't give up on it. God bless you all!

Wisdom we should all heed.

Enjoyed this thoroughly, especially the last chapter. Excellent advise in any century. Couldn't stop listening to it, and will revisit it again.

Very

to hear words from Ben's mouth. I've heard a number of people in my time give disparaging comments about Ben. They were jealous. What a guy! What a life! Buy it!

Loved it.

Was interesting trying to apply his logic and reasoning to present day. Wish he were here today to see what he would have done and thought about modern issues.