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Title: Benjamin Franklin's the Art of Virtue: His Formula for Successful Living
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Manufacturer: Acorn Publishing
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| Benjamin Franklin's the Art of Virtue: His Formula for Successful Living by Acorn Publishing Love Ben Franklin | | Great book on Benjamin Franklin's life. This book will make you a better person. Read it and digest it. | | Benjamin Franklin's the Art of Virtue: His Formula for Successful Living by Acorn Publishing Timeless work | When you look at the cover and the preface, the book may appear to be written by Benjamin Franklin, but that is somewhat misleading. Sure, the essence of the book comes from the writings of B.F., but the editor of the book has also done a great job of putting a collection of writings by Franklin into an excellent structure.
Twelve virtues are identified answering key questions about the source of happiness, how to attain it, and many other important aspects of life. Each virtue is supported by B.F.'s writings. I especially liked the summaries at the end of each chapter that would emphasize the essential points of the corresponding virtue.
This is a very accessible book, and a great companion for anyone who thinks life should be more than pursuing selfish goals and satisfying petty pleasures.
Perhaps, this work is more useful in understanding B.F.'s wisdom than his autobiography, which is another great classic.
I was slightly confused as to why the book was presented to be merely a book by B.F., given that the editor has contributed quite a bit in terms of organization and explanations. Perhaps to improve the sales?
In any event, this is a great work that, I bet, will improve the perspective of anyone who reads it actively. | | Benjamin Franklin's the Art of Virtue: His Formula for Successful Living by Acorn Publishing Great Buy | | An inspiring book written by an amazing author. Ok, so he is my dad, but he didn't pay me to say any of this stuff:) | | Benjamin Franklin's the Art of Virtue: His Formula for Successful Living by Acorn Publishing The "Right Way" | | A book like this should be mandatory reading for everyone. Particularly people who represent other people's interests for a living, such as World Leaders, Presidents, Kings, etc., would find it absolutely useful; a kind of constant tool, a compass that keeps them on the right track once and again. This is a book that shows not only Franklin's wit and wisdom, but also his vulnerability, that wonderful human quality, thus making it enchanting and insightful. Buy this book, learn and practice these principles, and enjoy the new breath of fresh air you'll experience in your life. | | Benjamin Franklin's the Art of Virtue: His Formula for Successful Living by Acorn Publishing Looking for a mental challenge? Look no further. | | I saw this book one day when I was browsing Franklin Covey planners in the mall. It had been awhile since I read something not business related so I thought I'd give this a shot. I'll be honest when I tell you I enjoy a good read but this book took me about one year to read from beginning to end. The first few chapters weren't too bad but then it got into a section about a debate between two philosophers on the definition of virtue and why one should practice a virtuous life. I've never read anything that mentally straining in my life (my degree is in Mechanical Engineering BTW). I enjoy the arts but that one section took me about a month before I could fully digest what the philosophers were saying in the span of less than 2 pages. This one section proved so enlightening that my head hurt for about 2 days after I had a chance to chew on the content. If you had any doubts that the founding forefathers of this great nation were anything but geniuses, this should dispell any and all myths. I must say that I even had to break out the dictionary for some of the diction used in this book in that it was definitely not your everyday conversational english. If you enjoy mental challenges of a higher level and your mastery of the English language is proficient enough to understand the fine nuances of sentence structure and double, sometimes triple meanings, I would recommend this book. If you're looking for something a little more entertaining and easier on the mind, then definitely look somewhere else. But I will admit, when I did finally complete this book one year later, I actually felt a major sense of accomplishment. I guess that makes me just a little more virtuous? | | Benjamin Franklin's the Art of Virtue: His Formula for Successful Living by Acorn Publishing Book Description | | Benjamin Franklin's The Art of Virtue consists of a collection of Franklin's writings organized around his timeless philosophy on such topics as: goal setting and personal achievement, obtaining wealth and preserving health, human relations and family living, religion and morality, aging and dying, and much, much more. Full of profound insights, delightful humor, quotable quotes, and plenty of common sense; The Art of Virtue provides wonderful reading for both young and old alike. |
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