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Charlie White passed away on his 109th birthday in 2014. The author was neighbor and friend to this centurion and was regaled with 100 years of memories. I loved reading this but realize I‘m biased because there is many a Kansas City reference here. Also, my grandfather was a medical doctor (wish I knew his professional story better now) in the same era as Charlie so I found his description of pre vs post WWII doctoring fascinating.

I really enjoyed The book of Charlie. I believe Charlie enjoyed life even when things weren‘t perfect. He figured out how to be successful in life after the untimely and tragic death of his father. He seemed to find ways to work for his goals. I almost felt as if I knew Charlie by the end of his life. If you‘re looking for a very good true story of a remarkable man, you won‘t be disappointed. 4.5/5

I enjoyed this look at a long life well lived. There was a bit philosophy, a bit of adventure, and an attempt by the author to distill wisdom from this life to pass down to his own children.

Written by a journalist, this is the story of Dr. Charlie White, born in 1905 who lived to be 109! Charlie's life was filled with heartbreak, resilience, optimism and in his words, luck. Such an interesting read that reflects on all the changes that occurred over such a long lifespan.

David von Drehle moved to Kansas and found that his neighbor across the street was over 100 years years old. He starts to get to know Charlie, his family, and his remarkable life story. Charlie's life is one that mirrors the growth of the this country. The loss of his father, the Depression, the advent of the automobile, wars and his own medical education. His life and loves are chronicled in a way that allows the reader to chart history.

I‘m sharing this book I received in the mail today. This book is from Simon & Schuster. This book sounds interesting. I‘m looking forward to reading it.

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