Bill Bryson
The Life And Times Of The Thunderbolt Kid: Travels Through my Childhood
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- ISBN 13:
- 9781784161811
- author:
- Bill Bryson
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Black Swan
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 384
- Dimensions:
- 12.7 x 2.4 x 19.8 cm
- Genre:
- Biographies & True Stories
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Bill Bryson's first travel book opens with a humorous line about his childhood, setting the tone for a deeply personal and entertaining memoir. In this book, he travels back in time to explore his own childhood, revealing the ordinary world of 1950s America.
As Bryson recounts his boyhood, he reveals a world where many things were considered good for you, including certain chemicals and habits. This is a story about one boy's growing up, but it becomes universal, speaking to anyone who has ever been young.
With his characteristic wit and humor, Bryson brings this ordinary world to life, making it a relatable and engaging read for anyone who has ever been young.
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