Earlier in the afternoon on November 8th, 2010 I had the chance to hear Dr. Rosalind Remer speak about Benjamin Franklin. However, due to some prior commitments I had to miss her evening seminar. In the public lecture I saw Dr. Remer’s passion as she spoke about Franklin and knew that studying his life was something she found extremely interesting.
I personally enjoy reading autobiographies, I feel as though by reading that person’s book I am connecting with them, and you get a sense of whom the person really is. I found Benjamin Franklin’s autobiography interesting. The things you learn in high school that Franklin is glorified for he barely mentions in his book. I appreciated his ambitious life he tried to lead, even his honesty to his son about trying to fulfill those virtues and then failing at some.
Again, I am sorry that I had to miss out on Dr. Remer’s private seminar with the scholars. Yet, overall I did like the autobiography. I can appreciate almost any historical icon who is willing to share some of their most intimate moments in life with other people (even if it was just intended for his son).
Always,
A.J.
I personally enjoy reading autobiographies, I feel as though by reading that person’s book I am connecting with them, and you get a sense of whom the person really is. I found Benjamin Franklin’s autobiography interesting. The things you learn in high school that Franklin is glorified for he barely mentions in his book. I appreciated his ambitious life he tried to lead, even his honesty to his son about trying to fulfill those virtues and then failing at some.
Again, I am sorry that I had to miss out on Dr. Remer’s private seminar with the scholars. Yet, overall I did like the autobiography. I can appreciate almost any historical icon who is willing to share some of their most intimate moments in life with other people (even if it was just intended for his son).
Always,
A.J.