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# The Book of Charlie: Wisdom from the Remarkable American Life of a 109-Year-Old Man

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The Book of Charlie: Wisdom from the Remarkable American Life of a 109-Year-Old Man [Von Drehle, David] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Book of Charlie: Wisdom from the Remarkable American Life of a 109-Year-Old Man

Review: Very pleased with this purchase! - David Von Drehle renders a marvelous volume! The Story of Charlie is inspiring, enthralling, and challenging--all in one! The actual "story" of Charlie almost brought me to tears. Von Drehle reminds us that "resilience" is still in fashion, and the "size" is usually adjustable to the person needing it. I absolutely love this book. I'll be buying copies for friends, and their children.
Review: A Very Educational and Inspiring Story - I thoroughly enjoyed learning the fascinating life story of Charlie. I appreciated how the author took Charlie’s experiences from several different sources and blended them in without commentary or evaluation. I did find the author’s habit of breaking up the storytelling with his personal asides distracting and disturbing. If the story continued along without the disruptions, the reader would not lose the momentum of Charlie’s journey..it may just be me but I found it to be off-putting. It was very interesting to see the development of medicine and medical care evolve throughout Charlie’s life. Only a masterfully creative and analytical mind could problem solve, find ways to circumvent obstacles, and help create his own destinies like Charlie did. This story is a reminder to “do the right thing.” Believe in yourself, never give up and always take good care of those around you.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #138,105 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #137 in U.S. State & Local History #144 in United States Biographies #202 in Happiness Self-Help |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (3,230) |
| Dimensions  | 5.5 x 1.1 x 8.38 inches |
| ISBN-10  | 1476773920 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-1476773926 |
| Item Weight  | 10.4 ounces |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 208 pages |
| Publication date  | May 23, 2023 |
| Publisher  | Simon & Schuster |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very pleased with this purchase!
*by P***, on January 13, 2026*

David Von Drehle renders a marvelous volume! The Story of Charlie is inspiring, enthralling, and challenging--all in one! The actual "story" of Charlie almost brought me to tears. Von Drehle reminds us that "resilience" is still in fashion, and the "size" is usually adjustable to the person needing it. I absolutely love this book. I'll be buying copies for friends, and their children.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Very Educational and Inspiring Story
*by M***N on February 23, 2025*

I thoroughly enjoyed learning the fascinating life story of Charlie. I appreciated how the author took Charlie’s experiences from several different sources and blended them in without commentary or evaluation. I did find the author’s habit of breaking up the storytelling with his personal asides distracting and disturbing. If the story continued along without the disruptions, the reader would not lose the momentum of Charlie’s journey..it may just be me but I found it to be off-putting. It was very interesting to see the development of medicine and medical care evolve throughout Charlie’s life. Only a masterfully creative and analytical mind could problem solve, find ways to circumvent obstacles, and help create his own destinies like Charlie did. This story is a reminder to “do the right thing.” Believe in yourself, never give up and always take good care of those around you.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice read
*by B***9 on November 1, 2025*

It's a charming account of a senior's life achievements. Quite inspirational and a reminder as to how lucky we have it today!

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