Synopses & Reviews
The story of Americas first entrepreneur, taken from his own words, adapted for todays business reader
Franklins autobiography is Americas first great self-help book. It teaches in a delightful way how to win friends, influence people, and succeed in business. Professor McCormick makes this great work more accessible and adds his own insights.
Walter Isaacson, author, Benjamin Franklin: An American Life
Ben Franklin is the only modern translation of Franklins original autobiography covering both the founding fathers life and the formation of his business acumen from 1706 through 1757. It deciphers the colonial context of Franklins autobiography and clearly presents Franklins observations and experiences in the business world in ways that modern readers can appreciate and apply.
Part I details Franklins upbringing, explaining the lessons he learned on his way to owning his own business.
Part II covers Franklins years as a printer and concludes when he retires from his business.
Part III showcases a highly effective Franklin applying his business knowledge as he moves into the public arena. Special sidebars link concepts introduced in the original autobiography with todays business environment, over two centuries later.
About the Author
Blaine McCormick, associate dean at the Hankamer School of Business at Baylor University, is a nationally recognized expert on Benjamin Franklin. He has been interviewed by the New York Times, CNN, and Peter Jennings and is the author of Ben Franklins 12 Rules of Management.