Chapter 53

This is an author biography section describing Walter Isaacson's professional background and current position at the time of publication. It provides credibility information about the author of the Benjamin Franklin biography.

Walter Isaacson's author biography establishes his credentials as a biographer and media executive. He serves as president of the Aspen Institute and has held major leadership positions including chairman and CEO of CNN and managing editor of Time magazine. His prior published works include a biography of Henry Kissinger and a co-authored work with Evan Thomas titled The Wise Men: Six Friends and the World They Made. The biography notes he resides in Washington, D.C. with his wife and daughter.