Benjamin Franklin was not only one of the worlds most famous leaders, but a family
man who cared about everyone. In his biography that he wrote himself, The Autobiography of
Benjamin Franklin, it covers his life achievement. However, the book was edited by John
Bigelow. Franklin writes about his life and all that he achieved. Family is clearly important to
Mr. Franklin, the first part of the book he talks about his childhood and growing up. With his
successes in climbing to the top he had different positions that he held. The book was
unfinished, and never got to the time period of becoming the President of the United States, or
how he helped construct the Constitution of this country. But it did cover many great and
humbling
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Franklin’s rise to fame
happened during and around the time of the Great Awakening. This is quite ironic because he
claimed to be a deist. With the Great Awakening going on, it pulled the generosity in people
out, which he liked to see. Benjamin with the help of others, opened an orphanage that was
built in Philadelphia.
On top of Benjamin Franklins loving heart for those who aren't as fortunate, he is an
inventor. It only makes sense that he strives for greatness with all the hard work he puts forth.
Building up a company takes guts and risk, but so does being an investor. He invested many
things but some of his most well known are inventions were the bifocals, Franklin stove,
Lightning rod, and a glass harmonica. With his desire to push the limits he has made a huge
impact on our society today.
Mr. Franklin was an amazing leader and also a role model. We can all learn from
Benjamin's work ethic and desire to change the world. It does not matter if you are off working
in a candle store, you create your own future. Franklin always believed, “That one man of
tolerable abilities may work great changes” (75). Clearly Benjamin had those abilities