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Off Topic! but very 1950's!

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**Ann**

**Ann** Report 6 Oct 2009 23:00

Went to the library a couple of days ago,after taking a while to choose a book was running out of time so picked a second rather quickly by Bill Bryson the travel writer , but this book is a memoir. I have to say I have never laughed so much whilst reading for years........so if you want a good laugh and like 50's America then this one is for you.

Bill Bryson : The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid
Des Moines Iowa

Kate

Kate Report 7 Oct 2009 00:30

I got this one a while ago, but often wondered if anyone else had read it as well! It is a brilliant book - I always liked the bit about his dad being too tight with his money to take them to nice hotels and restaurants.

maggiewinchester

maggiewinchester Report 7 Oct 2009 00:53

Anything by Bill Bryson is worth reading - he's brilliant!

**Ann**

**Ann** Report 7 Oct 2009 11:29

Well I will be back to the library to get some more of his books, I have about 2 chapters left in this one and I do not want to finish it! My OH thought I had lost the plot last night as he could hear me having hysterics in the other room I truly have not enjoyed a book so much for years.

Annx