Meyer skillfully weaves a biography of Franklin into this story of his philanthropy ... Meyer acknowledges that even this most approachable and forward-thinking of the founders had shortcomings.
Throughout this narrative of the checkered conformance to Franklin’s intentions, Meyer wryly injects apt adages from Franklin’s Poor Richard’s Almanack into his own lively prose. A unique and entrancing investigation.
Engrossing ... Enriched by vivid character sketches and lucid explanations of financial and policy matters, this is an entertaining examination of how a wise investment pays off.
