The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin

Written by:
Benjamin Franklin
Narrated by:
Gary Gilberd

Unabridged Audiobook

Ratings
Book
228
Narrator
82
Release Date
January 2016
Duration
7 hours 31 minutes
Summary
Franklin wrote his autobiography in the form of an extended letter to his son. While recording the events of his life, he adds instructions for good living which makes this work America's first "How to Succeed" book. Edited by Frank Woodworth Pine (1869-1919). (Summary by Gary)
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Richard M

very inspiring just keep moving.

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Hector Q

I only wish I could endure the pain of listening to the the skills the narrator. I will have to read it myself or find it narrated by another person.

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AJ S.

very worth while

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Anonymous

terrible narrator

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Anonymous

An interesting life indeed. Narration a bit jerky, not so smooth flowing but a good effort.

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Kathy L.

couldn't get past the narrator's voice in the intro so can't comment on contents

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Ding47

He was an intelligent, resourceful man! I was disappointed that he lost parts of his autobiography and felt like a lot was missing.

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Jeanne G.

Franklin's biography is of course one of the staples when it comes to learning about the Founders. It's short and interesting, and wonderful to hear his life from his own perspective. However, this narration pretty well puts you to sleep. Very monotone. Read the actual book, or pay for a better reading of it, lest you come away disliking this gem of an autobiography.

Good narration. Excellent and inspiring to understand the early life of such a great visionary.

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Ray M

A truly well written and interesting book fatally compromised by the constant commercial advertisements from the publisher prior to each and every chapter! To compound the injury, the narrator sounds like Hal from 2001 Space Odyssey. I'd prefer to read the hard cover version so as to enjoy Dr. Franklin's thoughts and experiences without the distractions of the narrator and publisher in this audio version.

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Casey Nelson

The book was great, very interesting. The narration was for the most part decent, but at times very monotonous, and pausing at inappropriate times.

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John Vargo

I do not see this book as an autobiography. It does not cover his whole life

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Anonymous

Very easy to listen!

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Donna G.

The content is amazing!! What a life!! The language is archaic and the narrator ( Libra Vix recording) struggles in the reading of it. But still worth the story!!

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Anonymous

good insight of an incredible man

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Chris K.

A bit dull

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Anonymous

Narrator is very monotone!! Will have to read myself.

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Michael M.

B. Franklin, a man of honor and genius. Thank you Libravox for the reading!

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BOB B.

The content seems to be very informative, but I can no longer stand to listen to the narration or the pace in which it was presented.

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Jacklyn V.

Way too long and too full of little details ‘Of some interest in parts ,but very boringi in others . Had to Leave it several times to listen to something more interesting !!the narrator droned on. and put me to sleep !

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Chris Dezell

I think I would have enjoyed it more with a different narrator.

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Anonymous

Great story, poorly read.

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Nancy M.

Interesting

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Anonymous

A very enjoyable listen. Franklin is by far the most fascinating Founding Father. He lived a hundred lifetimes in one.

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Audelena M.

what a painful narrator

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Jeffrey B.

Loved learning more of the vision and practicality of this great leader.

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Anthony L.

Very good,

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Anonymous

Very precise, insightful and picked up a few learnings from a very learned man. Good read.

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Anonymous

It was good to listen to in the car

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