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SUMMARY
THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE THUNDERBOLT KID
BASED ON THE BOOK BY BILL BRYSON
SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: FASTBOOKS PUBLISHING
CONTENT
Hometown
Welcome to Kid World
Birth of a Superhero
The Age of Excitement
The Pursuit of Pleasure
Sex and Other Distractions
Boom!
School Days
Man at Work
General Analysis and Conclusion
ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK
“The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid” by Bill Bryson is a humorous and nostalgic memoir that explores the author's childhood in Des Moines, Iowa, during the 1950s. Bryson reflects on the innocence and adventure of growing up in a simpler time, filled with comic books, childhood games, and quirky family dynamics. As he recounts his early experiences with the complexities of growing up, the memoir touches on themes of post-WWII optimism, societal change, and the humorous misunderstandings of adolescence. Through humor and insight, Bryson captures the universal experience of transitioning from childhood to adulthood.
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Audiobook: December 3, 2024
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