Book Review: “The Real Benjamin Franklin,” by Andrew Allison
I’ve finished “The Real Benjamin Franklin,” by Andrew Allison. It was excellent. It’s a biography of Franklin’s life, as told through his correspondence. The author had to fill in certain facts here and there to segue from one part of Franklin’s life to another, but the author pretty much kept his opinion to himself and let Franklin tell his own story.
I’d learned about Franklin in school and all that, but it was really interesting to go back and kind of review his life and see just what a remarkable life he lived. I would recommend this book to anyone. The content is completely historical, but the style in which it’s written can be understood by pretty much everyone. This isn’t a “dry” read at all. The author really did an excellent job of keeping the story moving. It probably helps that Franklin was such a vibrant character, too. Anyway, if you get a chance, pick this book up and give it a read. I don’t think you’ll be disappointed. Here’s a link to it on Amazon if you’re that eager to get your hands on it: Link to Amazon.
