10 Must Read Autobiographies

BANGALORE: An autobiography is a person’s written account of their own life. One can learn about the mundane details of the lives of famous people, and be surprised by the depth and complexity of an otherwise ordinary person’s life. They have always been a popular genre of non-fiction. Lifehacker.com has compiled a list of the best autobiographies to peruse.

The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin by Benjamin Franklin.

Written from 1771-1790, the book details the childhood and youth of Benjamin Franklin, philosopher, scientist, entrepreneur and founding father of America. One reason why this book is considered a classic is because it does a good job of capturing both the major social and political mores as well as the minutiae of living in the era. It describes what life in America during the 18^th century and while it may not seem as comfortable by today’s standards, Franklin’s optimism is cheering.

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