The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin – Benjamin Franklin

"Early to bed and early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise."

Written as a letter to his son, Benjamin Franklin recounts his rise from a humble printer's apprentice to a world-renowned scientist, diplomat, and Founding Father. He details his efforts at self-improvement, including his list of thirteen virtues, and offers practical advice on industry, frugality, and civic duty.

Franklin's memoir is the quintessential American success story. It defined the American ideal of the self-made man and the value of hard work and public service. It remains a classic of the memoir genre and a window into the mind of the Enlightenment.