The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared

Jonasson, Jonas

ISBN 10: 1611735947 ISBN 13: 9781611735949

Casa editrice: Center Point Pub, 2012

Riassunto

A reluctant centenarian -- much like Forrest Gump, if Gump were an explosives expert with a fondness for vodka -- decides it's not too late to start over. On the eve of his 100th birthday, he climbs out the window of his nursing home and escapes in his slippers. Allan Karlsson will miss his big 100th birthday bash, but will be much happier diving into the unknown. The journey on which he embarks will certainly be hilarious and entirely unexpected, involving things like a suitcase stuffed with cash, some unpleasant criminals, a friendly hot-dog stand operator, and an elephant.

It would be the adventure of a lifetime for anyone else, but Allan has a larger-than-life history. He has not only witnessed some of the most important events of the twentieth century, but has played a key role in them. He's traveled the world and shared meals and more with people like Stalin, Churchill, Truman, Franco, and de Gaulle. Quirky and utterly unique, The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared will charm readers everywhere.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Center Point Pub
• Data di pubblicazione: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1611735947
• ISBN 13: 9781611735949
• Rilegatura: Rilegatura all'americana
• Numero di pagine: 519