I received a copy of "the Book of Charlie" from NetGalley. David Von Drehle. writes of his neighbor, Charlie White. When he moved into his neighborhood Charlie White was one of his neighbors. He found out that Charlie was 102 years old. The author wanted to know more about this man who was 102 when they met and 109 when he died. For the seven years up to Mr. White's death he wanted to know more about Charlie White's life. He soon found out that Charlie White had quite a life in his 109 years. He lost his father to a freak accident when Charlie was only eight years old. Charlie was very smart and skipped two grades. When he graduated from high school he travelled through the USA with a friend. At first in a model T and on his way home hopping trains. In his life he became a physician practicing way into to his older years. He was in the armed forces during WWII. to name a few things in his life. I do not want to give too many spoilers of his life. But was amazed at the many accomplishments he did over his long life. I found this to be a very interesting read.

Very well written. This is good writing and I enjoyed watching the MC during his long life. Many will find this inspirational. Recommended.

I really appreciate the free ARC for review!!

An absolute delight. I've already thought of three people for whom I need to purchase this book. Charlie has more optimism and pluck in his little finger than you can find in a crowd of people. What a life he lived!

I received a free copy of, The Book of Charlie, David Von Drehle, from the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Charlie is from a totally different generation. Charlie did not have an easy life, but he made the most of his life. An enjoyable read, a nice change of pace from the other books out their, this is inspirational.

The most delightful, insightful and wonderfully colorful read!! The Book of Charlie is not only an inspiring book but the writing of it must have been a labor of love. An amazing human being, Dr. Charlie White, who lived to the age of 109, a century of living. And what a journey Charlie had in his 109 years! And what he lived through, historically and personally. I can’t recommend this book enough! Kudos to David Von Drehle, for sharing such a heartfelt and extraordinary man’s journey, spanning 100 years. To paraphrase something poignant I read in the book that resounded with me……..sorrow requires no pursuit. It has found you and will find you again. So when pain is hunting elsewhere, enjoy the gifts of each day. Thank you Netgalley and Simon & Schuster for sending this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own. #Netgalley, #TheBookOfCharlie, #simon&schuster,

The Book of Charlie is a lesson in American history alongside the anecdotes of someone who lived it.

David Von Drehle writes a phenomenal piece, combining his friend Charlie’s life - an ordinary man who lived an extraordinarily long time - with interesting pieces of history to outline just how far back 109 years goes. This resulted in a truly original work that is both biographical and inspirational.

Many thanks to Netgalley and Simon & Schuster for the complimentary eARC in exchange for my honest review.

When a person reads over 100 books a year and can say that one is a stand-out that will be long remembered, that book has remarkable things to offer its readers. The Book of Charlie is one of those rare books. It speaks about life, humanity, history, and a man who experienced more than most of us every will. This book isn't good because of the life Charlie lived, but it's good because of how he lived and shared; what he saw and experienced; and how it offers advice and guidance to anyone who reads the book.

I wish I had known Charlie, a man bigger than life, who saw more than most of us every will, yet he remained humble, ready for more adventurers, and the ability to remain who he has always been.

David Von Drehle had a subject like no other, took that subject and held true to the story Charlie lived.