Benjamin Franklin was the youngest son of 17 children. His father was a poor candle-maker. He simply couldn't afford to supply his youngest son with opportunities early in life. So young Franklin had to make them himself.
He had to make his own way in the world.

First, he spent 5 unhappy years toiling as a printing apprentice for his older brother James. Back in those days, printing was hard work. In fact, Young Benjamin lifted hundreds and hundreds of pounds of printing equipment each and every day.
But Franklin wasn't happy. His brother was jealous of his talent and intellect so he repressed and scolded Ben constantly. In frustration and despair, Ben Franklin broke the law of the colonies and...
He had to make his own way in the world.
First, he spent 5 unhappy years toiling as a printing apprentice for his older brother James. Back in those days, printing was hard work. In fact, Young Benjamin lifted hundreds and hundreds of pounds of printing equipment each and every day.
But Franklin wasn't happy. His brother was jealous of his talent and intellect so he repressed and scolded Ben constantly. In frustration and despair, Ben Franklin broke the law of the colonies and...