Benjamin Franklin
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Benjamin Franklin
Walter Isaacson
7 people recommended it in 6 threads, 2015–2025.
What people on Hacker News said
It basically tells how he was going absolutely gangbuster for 75 years
Highly recommend it. Don't waste your time with Franklin's autobiography.
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