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Written by Benjamin Franklin - Narrated by Fredd Wayne - Unabridged Nonfiction - 5 COMPACT DISCS

Publisher, Audio Partners (December 2005)

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"[He] evokes Franklin's complex essence through his writings on a variety of subjects...so polished and assured that audiences have the feeling of actually hearing Franklin." —LA Times

Ben Franklin's own lively story of his early years is a unique, fascinating, and influential look at this American founding father. It has been taught in schools as a moral tract, as a guide to self-improvement, and as the Great American Success Story. It also is relished both for its insight into colonial life and the mind of the man who most affected the development of our democratic form of government. Finally, it is savored for its language; Franklin's wit, his well-turned phrase, and his humanity shine through.

Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790), printer, scientist, and statesman, wrote these memoirs sporadically over a period of 18 years, until shortly before his death.

Fredd Wayne's distinguished career includes stage, film, and television performances with co-starring roles in South Pacific, Oh, Men! Oh, Women, Wonderful Town, Cheers, and Matlock. He is the creator/performer of Benjamin Franklin, Citizen, which he performed off-Broadway and toured with throughout Europe. It is also published as an audiobook by The Audio Partners.