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I've read one biography of Benjamin Franklin -- by H. W. Brands. Found it excellent but it was some time ago. Having just completed The Lunar Men for the second time, I need to go back and re-read a biography of Franklin. But what to read?
I asked ChatGPT:
If I had to choose, which is the best biography of Ben Franklin, among these three authors: H.W. Brands; Mark Skousen; or Walter Isaacson?
First choice for me based on ChatGPT's reply: H. W. Brands, possible Skousen.
The 30-second elevator speech:
- H. W. Brands (I would be reading it for a second time);
- Mark Skousen -- most innovative, it appears; probably best for those well versed in Franklin
- Walter Isaacson -- probably the best of the three for a general audience
I'll have to see if I still have my copy by H. W. Brands? If I have it, I will order the biography by Skousen from Amazon.
Later: I found my H. W. Brands' biography of Ben Franklin. Whoo-hoo! I will update my summer reading program.
