Benjamin Franklin An American Life By Isaacson ... May 2026

In , Walter Isaacson presents a masterful biography that paints the most "approachable" of the Founding Fathers as a quintessential self-made man . Isaacson argues that Franklin's life was the blueprint for the American middle-class identity—a blend of self-reliance, practical benevolence, and a healthy skepticism of elite privilege. Core Themes & Highlights Walter Isaacson: "Benjamin Franklin: An American Life"