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Book Reviews of The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid : A Memoir

The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid : A Memoir
The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid A Memoir
Author: Bill Bryson
ISBN-13: 9780767919364
ISBN-10: 076791936X
Publication Date: 10/17/2006
Pages: 288
Rating:
  • Currently 3.9/5 Stars.
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3.9 stars, based on 95 ratings
Publisher: Broadway
Book Type: Hardcover
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9 Book Reviews submitted by our Members...sorted by voted most helpful

Rebemdee avatar reviewed The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid : A Memoir on
Helpful Score: 4
Great book. He has such a wonderful sense of humor and "everyday guy" persona. Bryson's writing is always engaging and easy to read. I liked it so much it may be one of those rare books I actually read again.
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Helpful Score: 1
Bill Bryson has such a way with words. He can take a place I never lived in and a time I never lived through and make me feel right at home there. He's absolutely hilarious and I love taking these "trips" with him in this book and his travel writing too!
I haven't read this book for a number of years now, but I can still remember specific passages that make me laugh out loud :)
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What an enjoyable read...loved it.
Silvercat avatar reviewed The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid : A Memoir on
I wasn't able to enjoy this book as I'd anticipated. I'm only figuring it was because he was writing about a time in my life remembered well and my annoyance in being dragged back there again.

I just couldn't get into the warm fuzzies he wrote about with such affection. My attention kept wandering elsewhere.
lindach5 avatar reviewed The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid : A Memoir on + 7 more book reviews
What a great way to reminisce! I could relate to so much of what he was talking about! The 50's were the best!
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I did not know waht to think when I started reading, but soon found myself enjoying this book tremendously. It is a hilarious story of life in the 1950's in Des Moines Iowa. While Bill Bryson story telling will make you laugh until you cry, what makes the book so darn funny is that I was able to relate his childhood to mine, and realized that growing up 50's and growing up in the 70's (as I did) was not all that different, especially the parenting. You will fall in love with this book.
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This is a endearing book that makes you smile while reading it.
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I couldn't put this book down. It was informative, concise, touching and very very funny. I was sad when it was over and it made me want to pick up more Bill Bryson books.
AwesomeAlly avatar reviewed The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid : A Memoir on
This is one of my all-time favorite books. Bill Bryson is so funny. I laughed out loud constantly at the stories of his family life and childhood. Then, I went out and bought several copies to give to friends and family.