Description
Explore the joyous nostalgia of childhood with 'The Life and Times of The Thunderbolt Kid', an unabridged audio book by Bill Bryson. Perfect for fans of memoirs and comedic storytelling, this engaging MP3 format allows you to immerse yourself fully in Bryson's hilarious reflections on growing up in the 1950s in Middle America. With his trademark wit, Bryson narrates his experiences from an era filled with societal transformation, the rise of television, and an unforgettable childhood filled with imagination. Every laugh-inducing story reveals how our hero, as 'The Thunderbolt Kid', navigated the complexities of youth while battling imaginary foes in his cape made from a towel. This unabridged audio book captures the essence of nostalgia, making it a must-have for those who appreciate authentic, relatable humor in memoirs. Experience nostalgia like never before with this incredible audio journey. With FREE shipping from our Auckland warehouse, you can expect your purchase without hidden import fees or custom duties. Get your copy today and relive the magic of Bryson’s childhood memories!
NOTE: Please note this is an AUDIO BOOK - ON MP3. Shipping for this item is FREE, please allow 15 days for shipping. As its shipped from our Auckland warehouse there is no unexpected import charges, custom duties or taxes
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781489386328
Format: MP3 format
Year: 2017
Publisher: Bolinda/Audible audio
Description:
Bill Bryson's hilarious memoir of growing up in Middle America in the '50s, complete, unabridged and read by the author.
Born in 1951 in the middle of the United States, Des Moines, Iowa, Bill Bryson is perfectly positioned to mine his memories of a totally all-American childhood for 24-carat memoir gold. Like millions of his generation, Bill Bryson grew up with a rich fantasy life as a superhero. In his case, he ran around the house wearing a jersey with a thunderbolt on it and a towel round his neck that served as his cape, leaping tall buildings in a single bound and vanquishing evildoers (in his head) as The Thunderbolt Kid.
Using his old fantasy life as a springboard, Bill Bryson recreates the life of his family in the 1950s in all its transcendent normality. In a period that saw the inexorable rise of television, the opening of Disneyland, the testing of the atomic bomb and the explosion of choice in everything from food to cars, Bill Bryson's days followed in reassuringly cosy succession, enlivened by modest triumphs and disasters.
Warm and laugh-out-loud funny, The Thunderbolt Kid is full of Bill Bryson's inimitable, pitch-perfect observations and this unabridged recording contains every single amusing anecdote and amazing fact. Nothing is left out, so you can enjoy the whole book in its entirety, read by Bill Bryson himself.
NOTE: Please note this is an AUDIO BOOK - ON MP3. Shipping for this item is FREE, please allow 15 days for shipping. As its shipped from our Auckland warehouse there is no unexpected import charges, custom duties or taxes
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781489386328
Format: MP3 format
Year: 2017
Publisher: Bolinda/Audible audio
Description:
Bill Bryson's hilarious memoir of growing up in Middle America in the '50s, complete, unabridged and read by the author.
Born in 1951 in the middle of the United States, Des Moines, Iowa, Bill Bryson is perfectly positioned to mine his memories of a totally all-American childhood for 24-carat memoir gold. Like millions of his generation, Bill Bryson grew up with a rich fantasy life as a superhero. In his case, he ran around the house wearing a jersey with a thunderbolt on it and a towel round his neck that served as his cape, leaping tall buildings in a single bound and vanquishing evildoers (in his head) as The Thunderbolt Kid.
Using his old fantasy life as a springboard, Bill Bryson recreates the life of his family in the 1950s in all its transcendent normality. In a period that saw the inexorable rise of television, the opening of Disneyland, the testing of the atomic bomb and the explosion of choice in everything from food to cars, Bill Bryson's days followed in reassuringly cosy succession, enlivened by modest triumphs and disasters.
Warm and laugh-out-loud funny, The Thunderbolt Kid is full of Bill Bryson's inimitable, pitch-perfect observations and this unabridged recording contains every single amusing anecdote and amazing fact. Nothing is left out, so you can enjoy the whole book in its entirety, read by Bill Bryson himself.