The BBC’s selection commemorating the 250th Anniversary of American Independence
“The noblest question in the world is What good may I do in it?“
Benjamin Franklin (Epigraph to Ben & Me)
Resources related to the Book Ben & Me
1. Book Review (Kirkus): A warm combination of Homage and Introspective Memoir
(June 11, 2024)
2. Some Books Considered (Dan Skinner): Interview with Eric Weiner
(YouTube video 21 minutes; July 8, 2024)
3. NY Times (Revolutionary Journeys): Searching Paris for Ben Franklin, America’s ‘Least-Dead’ Founder article by Eric Weiner, photos by Camille McQuat (May 13, 2026)
Resources related to the BBC discussion (July 16, 2026) of Ben & Me
1. Intro of Eric Weiner by Wade Channel to the Bungees in attendance
2. Description of Eric Weiner’s Writing Workshop Writing & Well Being in Thailand
(Jan. 25 – Feb. 3, 2027)
3. Description of Eric Weiner’s Writing Workshop Writing & Well Being in Bhutan
(Apr. 25 – May 5, 2027)
4. U.S. News: What Would Ben Franklin Do? A Founder’s Advice for Fractured Times article by Eric Weiner (July 17, 2024)