![]() ![]() ![]() Over time, David Von Drehle comprehended that Charlie’s resilience and his willingness to adapt made him a true master in the art of thriving amidst times of profound change.ĭetermined to pass down Charlie’s wisdom to his own children, David embarked on a mission to share Charlie’s secrets with the world. He later found himself swinging to the rhythms of Jazz Age bandstands, racing alongside ambulances during gangster wars in the Great Depression, pioneering techniques for early open-heart surgery, and cruising the Amazon as a distinguished guest of Peru’s president. ![]() Amidst a shocking tragedy that disrupted his idyllic childhood, Charlie developed survival strategies that encapsulated thousands of years of human wisdom.Įquipped with this armor, Charlie’s thirst for adventure propelled him on an epic journey across the continent. Having been born in an era before the advent of radio, Charlie lived long enough to embrace modern technology like smartphones. Little did he realize that he was embarking on a profound friendship and would learn a profound lesson about the essence of life.Ĭharlie White, the neighbor, was far from ordinary. When a veteran journalist from Washington relocated to Kansas, he encountered a new neighbor who had surpassed a century in age. The Book of Charlie by David Von Drehle – book summary The Book of Charlie isn’t just a loving look at an astonishing 110-year life it’s a look at ourselves, download in pdf/epub. ![]()
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