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Description
From one of the most beloved and bestselling authors in the English language, a vivid, nostalgic, and utterly hilarious memoir of growing up in the 1950s Bill Bryson was born in the middle of the American century—1951—in the middle of the United States—Des Moines, Iowa—in the middle of the... read more
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Cast of Characters/Important People
- Billy Bryson, The Thunderbolt Kid: "Billy" Bryson is the author and humorous narrator of this wonderfully hilarious memoir. He shares with us his experience as a SuperHero of sorts, growing up in Des Moines, Iowa, in the 1950's. Tread carefully, or you may be vaporized by the Thunderbolt Kid.
Memorable Quotes
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“"I come from Des Moines. Somebody had to."”
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Table of Contents
Authors & Contributors
- Bill Bryson (Author)
Classification
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- Dewey: 910.4092
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