The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid
Bill Bryson
Bill Bryson’s biography “The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid” is a colorful, sentimental, and hilariously funny account of his life. Bryson tells the story of his early years spent in Des Moines, Iowa, during the 1950s. He had a lavish dream life as a superhero known as “The Thunderbolt Kid,” just like many of his generational peers. With this identity, Bryson reconstructs his family’s life and the life of his hometown at a period when cars, TVs, and appliances were getting bigger and DDT, cigarettes, and the fallout from atmospheric testing were thought to be innocuous or helpful. It’s a fun trip through time with lots of funny and realistic moments.
About the Author
Charmaine Pauls is a South African romance author. Throughout her career, she has worked in various fields including advertising, journalism, marketing, and public relations. After relocating to Chile with her husband, she embraced writing as a full-time pursuit. Her writing spans genres such as Dark…
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