reading review

This autobiography is not so boring. Franklin always described his rich life experience with a rational, open and funny attitude, without condescending preaching, which made people feel no modification at all. Franklin also wrote about the unspeakable mistakes he had made when he was young. This is a very rare and valuable quality. It is not easy for people like Franklin who had a high historical position at that time to look at themselves with an ordinary mind. This autobiography was originally written by Franklin for his son. The purpose of this autobiography is to help his son avoid detours, learn how to accumulate wealth, avoid traps and live a happy life by telling his life stories. Therefore, this autobiography is very realistic. After reading this book, my biggest feeling is that no one is perfect. Even Franklin, who is considered one of the greatest Americans, is very ordinary in nature and has some defects. However, from Franklin's growth experience, we can find that many qualities and habits can be formed the day after tomorrow through their own intentional cultivation. Franklin used a method to write down the virtues he wanted to develop, regularly check his behavior, and remind himself to live in the right way. However, Franklin's life seemed a little too rational for me to understand. There is no special love or emotion in the relationship with family members or with their loved ones. When talking about his wife, it seems that what he values most is her support and help for him in his career. Before marriage, he once left his wife to go to England with friends and did not even plan to return. It can be seen from many details that Franklin was not a person who paid special attention to feelings. Of course, everyone's life is the result of his own choice. I will learn some excellent contents such as honesty and integrity, and reflect on myself from some counter examples. All in all, this book has benefited me a lot.