Wealth and Wisdom: The Way to Wealth and The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin: Two Timeless American Classics That Still Speak to Us Today

by Benjamin Franklin

Two classics of the American spirit together on audio for the first time! The Way to Wealth, originally a preface to the 1758 edition of Franklin's beloved Poor Richard's Almanack, presents a brief fable of a local wise man, Father Abraham, quoting Poor Richard to an eager crowd. In this inspiring tale, Franklin steps out of the past and shares with you his famed maxims about wealth, knowledge, virtue, and all other elements of business success. The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin offers Franklin's life story, at least the first few decades, as he died without finishing it, as he tries to identify and develop a formula for personal success. Included is the popular Art of Virtue, in which Franklin lists the 13 qualities he hoped to possess. An early and influential advocate of the idea that any of us can create in ourselves the greatness to which we aspire, Franklin speaks across the centuries to listeners as clearly and practically as ever.

Genres: Audiobook

Audio CD

First published June 6, 2006

About the author

Benjamin Franklin was a writer, a philosopher, a scientist, a politician, a patriot, a Founding Father, an inventor, and publisher. He helped with the founding of the United States of America and changed the world with his discoveries about electricity. His writings such as Poor Richards' Almanac have provided wisdom for 17 years to the colonies.

Reviews

[Bryce · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very interesting read from both a historical perspective but also for the person that has an eye toward improving themselves.

[Leslie Yong · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Wealth and Wisdom" by Benjamin Franklin is a collection of essays, letters, and aphorisms that offer insights into Franklin's thoughts on wealth, wisdom, and personal development.

The book is a compilation of Franklin's writings, which provide guidance on how to live a virtuous and prosperous life. Franklin shares his wisdom on various topics, including:

1. Financial management
2. Personal development
3. Virtue and morality

Key Takeaways
1. The importance of hard work and diligence
2. The value of frugality and financial prudence
3. The power of self-improvement

"Wealth and Wisdom" is a timeless collection of wisdom that offers insights into the mind of one of America's founding fathers.

[Amy K · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am on a Ben Franklin binge and this was one of my favorites. Timeless sayings from Poor Richard's Almanac that sooo many consumers need to learn and live today. Not just for their pocket books, but to put a hault to keeping up with the Joneses mentality of society and generating more junk for the landfill. You get a good bit of everything in Ben Franklin's Autobiography, but this is a good quickie to get your fill.

[Mike Guzowski · Rating 5 out of 5]

Skarbnica przysłów i mądrych powiedzeń. W tej książce wyłania się obraz Franklina jako bardzo pracowitego, uczciwego i lojalnego przedsiębiorcy. Jego filozofia jest dla mnie niezwykle inspirująca.

[Leo · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book. Thoroughly enjoyed learning more about one of our founding fathers! Must read for anyone who enjoys historic nonfiction.

[Nicholas Maulucci · Rating 3 out of 5]

Americans must read books by Benjamin Franklin.

[Lexi · Rating 1 out of 5]

Wow, I tried to listen to this as an audio book. I made it about 7 minutes. It was horrible--all about "poor richard says save a penny save a pound" or all kinds of silly cliches. It is silly. I had expected essays on wealth, the nature of work, and the like. I was sadly disappointed. Perhaps the autobiography will be better...

[C · Rating 1 out of 5]

Uh-yeah-speaks to us if you want to be bored to tears-this was soo tedius. Benjamin Franklin comes off as a cocky know-it-all and more than a little OCD/perfectionist. I got like 70% of the way through it and then couldn't talke it anymore-it sounds like some stranger rambling on about their day, rather than imparting any wisdom. Could have been abridged big time.

[Phil · Rating 2 out of 5]

It's interesting to see the humble beginnings of such a highly regarded national figure...unfortunately, he spends way too much time talking about his printing business and almost no time on anything else. Then the use of words like hither, thither, and henceforth start to become distracting. I'm glad I read it, but I can't say I'd recommend it to a friend.

[Sandra · Rating 5 out of 5]

Have to recommend this ! I especially enjoyed Wealth and Wisdom. Very fun and practical advice given in a classic B. Franklin way, his humor strewn throughout.

[Pabarrett]

The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin by Benjamin Franklin (2008)

[Bradley · Rating 3 out of 5]

Downloaded the text file, for later reading and reference.