Poor Richard's Women

In "Poor Richard’s Women," Nancy Rubin Stuart offers a vivid exploration of the women connected to Benjamin Franklin, revealing the emotional complexities of his relationships amid his public persona as a founding father and inventor. Highlighting figures like his common-law wife Deborah Read Franklin and other influential women, the narrative uncovers their strength and resilience in a time when their voices were often silenced. Through personal correspondence and detailed historical research, the audiobook provides a poignant portrait of these remarkable women who shaped Franklin's life and the era they lived in, presenting a compelling view of their independence and impact.