Al Franken

Al Franken is a well-renowned author, comedian, and politician. Throughout his career, Franken has written and published several books, doing a variety of topics from satire to political issues and memoirs. He is widely recognized as one of the longest-serving United States Senators from Minnesota and is highly acclaimed for his wit and intelligence.

Al Franken was born in New York City on May 21, 1951. He was born to a Jewish family, attending the Hebrew school and after high school, he attended Harvard College. He was greatly inspired by the civil rights movement and other events of the time. He then moved on to become a successful comedy writer, first beginning with a writing stint on the show "Saturday Night Live" in 1975.

Throughout his writing career, Franken wrote several books. His first book, Rush Limbaugh Is A Big Fat Idiot, and Other Observations, was written as a political satire and earned him a great deal of popularity. He then wrote a book called Why Not Me?, which was based on his experience working on Saturday Night Live and the challenges of writing comedy.

In 2003, Franken wrote Lies and the Lying Liars Who Tell Them: A Fair and Balanced Look at the Right, an exploration of American conservatives. He explored the accusation that American conservatives are dishonest and unfairly critical of liberal politicians and ideals. The book was well-received and became a number one bestseller. Several years later, Franken released a follow up book titled The Truth (With Jokes).

In 2005, Franken wrote a book about his time serving in the United States Senate, called Al Franken, Giant of the Senate. The book detailed his intense campaigning and political experiences, from personal triumphs to setbacks along the way. It was warmly received by readers and earned an Edgar Award. Franken next wrote a memoir, Al Franken: Giant of the Senate, which detailed his early years, leading up to his political success.

In 2018, Franken wrote The Horsefly Chronicles, which follows a serialized story of a family struggling to make a living during World War II, as told by a horsefly. Franken wrote the book as a way to explore themes of family, faith, race and economic struggles. It was a highly acclaimed work, praised for its historical accuracy and attention to detail.

As an author and politician, Franken has done a great deal to advance human rights, civil liberties, and progressive causes all over the world. Franken has shown himself to be a talented and prolific author, who has touched on a wide range of topics with intelligence and wit. His books are must-reads for anyone interested in politics, humor, and story-telling.