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Paul M. Zall is professor emeritus of American studies at California State University at Los Angeles.

Bevat de naam: P. M. Zall

Fotografie: LA Times

Werken van Paul M. Zall

Franklin on Franklin (2005) 11 exemplaren
Adams on Adams (2004) 11 exemplaren
Benjamin Franklin's Humor (2005) 7 exemplaren
Jefferson on Jefferson (2002) 6 exemplaren
Washington on Washington (2003) 4 exemplaren

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male
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USA

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An entertaining read by one of the nation's quirkiest founding fathers. Franklin's sense of humor and wisdom shines in the narrative of his own life. As a series of letters written to his son, he holds nothing back. He comments on various blunders of his youth and describes the methods of "self-improvement" he set out to make part of his daily life in order to attempt to become a better person. I think this autobiography's merit lies in Franklin's own self-examination, which offers some timeless words of wisdom. I think anyone can appreciate his attempts to improve himself. It certainly made me reflect on ways I can improve my own habits while I am still young!… (meer)
 
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Werken
24
Ook door
1
Leden
333
Populariteit
#71,381
Waardering
½ 3.5
Besprekingen
2
ISBNs
34

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