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Sep 20, 2012DaveMarsh rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Excellent biography on this extraordinary man whose astonishing versatility and creativity produced important innovations in science, culture and politics. Isaacson's work is thorough and balanced, bringing Franklin's many qualities to life, including his flaws. I docked one star because of some unnecessary repetition, heavy use of unsubtle alliteration, and the reserving of about half the book's 500 pages to Franklin's role in the formation of the United States. Non-American readers may find the many other aspects of his life at least as interesting or more. However, still a strongly recommended read.