Even though it was 200 years ago that Benjamin Franklin wrote about his life to his son, his work is still captivating to the latest generation of humans due to his brilliant unique style of writing that makes one feel like getting advice from your own father. He shows his son, and subsequently us, how to live an ideal life by learning from the mistakes that his father made. His extremely personal account of everything in his life - from his romantic interests to his religious beliefs - endears him to the reader. His autobiography is like a modern self improvement book that shows how one can rise above others from the very bottom. I personally thought that the book would be a little boring classic style of writing but it was the very opposite - enticing and a neo-classic unique style that I have never encountered before. Personally, I am very sorry that the memoir is unfinished because it would have been absolutely marvelous to read about his whole life and learn how to transform myself into a better individual and not repeat the mistakes that he did during his lifetime.
Guidelines for respectful conversation while talking about a sensitive topic.
1. One should always hear the other person out and then imagine himself/herself in the other persons shoes and try to understand why they are taking that side of the argument.
2. When talking to a person of a different cultural background, one should always be aware of what is considered offensive in their language and avoid talking or implying about topics that are considered rude.
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