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The Driving Lesson (English Edition) Formato Kindle

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Charlie Dunbar had big plans for the summer break, but becoming a fugitive was nowhere on the list. Even more unexpected, his partner in crime is his own ailing grandfather. Now they're on the run, trying to make it across the country to see a special kind of doctor, while the world becomes mesmerized by their journey. They are the subject of heated debates on cable news channels. Thousands of people voice their support on Facebook fan pages. And Charlie's own parents appear on live TV to plead for him to come home safely. But Charlie isn't ready yet. He's determined to get his grandfather to Seattle. The only question is, will the police stop them first? Recommended for age 13 to adult.

REVIEWS FOR THE DRIVING LESSON:

“Critics have compared Central Texan Ben Rehder to Carl Hiaasen for his darkly comic series of mysteries set in Blanco County. Now Rehder is following in Hiaasen’s footsteps once more by penning a young-adult title: The Driving Lesson. The story follows Charlie Dunbar, on a road trip-cum-getaway with his cancer-stricken grandfather. Charlie wants to get his beloved Opa to Seattle to see a specialist, but there’s just one problem: They have to elude the police. Rehder infuses Lesson with his trademark dry wit, yet there’s a sweetness at the heart of this road caper.”
—Austin American-Statesman

“The Driving Lesson is Rehder’s first young adult novel, but hopefully not his last. Rehder is best known for his comic crime novel series set in Blanco in the Hill Country and featuring a game warden as the lead character. That series could be coming to TV — stay tuned.”
—Abilene Reporter-News
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Edgar Award-nominated author Ben Rehder lives with his wife near Austin, Texas, where he was born and raised. The Driving Lesson—recommended for ages 13 to adult—is his eighth novel.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0080WZP8M
  • Lingua ‏ : ‎ Inglese
  • Dimensioni file ‏ : ‎ 1915 KB
  • Utilizzo simultaneo di dispositivi ‏ : ‎ illimitato
  • Da testo a voce ‏ : ‎ Abilitato
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supportato
  • Miglioramenti tipografici ‏ : ‎ Abilitato
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Abilitato
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Abilitato
  • Memo ‏ : ‎ Su Kindle Scribe
  • Lunghezza stampa ‏ : ‎ 178 pagine
  • Recensioni dei clienti:
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Judith W
5,0 su 5 stelle Lovely story
Recensito in Canada il 13 gennaio 2020
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A meaningful journey by a teen and his grandfather. Sweet, funny and full of heart. * * * * *
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Franklinislost
5,0 su 5 stelle Very poignant, won't disappoint
Recensito in Australia il 21 maggio 2017
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Highly readable and believable story.
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Anita Belles Porterfield
5,0 su 5 stelle Ben Rehder Hits a Home Run with The Driving Lesson
Recensito negli Stati Uniti il 4 gennaio 2013
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Fourteen-year-old Charlie Dunbar adores his grandfather, Opa, and the feeling is mutual. When classes are dismissed on the last day of school for summer vacation, Charlie is surprised to find Opa outside waiting for him. The old man wants Charlie to drive him to a doctor's appointment. After expressing his reluctance because he didn't have his learner's permit yet, Charlie finally agrees to drive him. Before he realizes it, Opa has directed him to the interstate. With each mile travelled, Charlie becomes a little bit more nervous. Finally, after an eighteen wheeler rumbles up beside Opa's car, Charlie asks how much further to the doctor's office. That's when Opa tells him that they were headed for Seattle.

Just a few days earlier, Charlie had overheard his parents talking about Opa. They mentioned hospice, an unfamiliar word to him. During a driving lesson with his father the following day, Charlie learns that Opa is terminally ill with cancer. Charlie knows instinctively that the doctor's appointment in Seattle has something to do with Opa's condition.

By the time Charlie and Opa reach Lubbock, Charlie is feeling comfortable behind the wheel. His mom has been leaving numerous, frantic voicemail messages on his phone, but Opa isn't particularly concerned. When they get to Amarillo, Opa asks Charlie to stop at a motel. Once inside, Charlie confronts his grandfather and demands to know what is going on. Opa explains his choices in facing terminal cancer: do nothing, follow the doctor's treatment plan, or take control of the situation and deal with his impending death on his own terms.

"All I wanted to do was spend some time with my favorite person in the world. That's you," Opa tells him. "The truth is sometimes none of your choices in life are good. Sometimes you're faced with a terrible problem, and the only thing you can do is pick the least objectionable solution. Sucks, Huh? Believe me, I wish I had a fourth option, or ten more options, but I don't."

Before they leave Amarillo, Charlie and Opa visit Cadillac Ranch, a sprawling auto museum/junk yard for deceased cars. In Tucumcari, New Mexico, they stop at a local café for a bite of lunch and when Charlie glances at the television he does a double-take.

"It was so totally unexpected, like when you suddenly catch a glimpse of yourself in a mirror, except you didn't know there was a mirror there. . .that's what was happening now, because there, on the TV screen, was a photo of me in my football uniform."

By the time Opa and Charlie get to the west coast, they've ditched their credit cards and cell phones, disguised their appearances, visited the Grand Canyon, driven through the breathtakingly beautiful Kaibab National Forest, and had their car burgled. They have observed their own faces in every corner they've traversed--television news in motel rooms, cafes, and restaurants and splashed across newspapers at every convenience store.

Ben Rehder's new young adult novella, "The Driving Lesson," chronicles the cross-country journey of a young man and his grandfather. Like Steinbeck's "Travels With Charley," it's the road trip and the companion that elevate the story. While Rehder is best known for his Blanco County mystery series, "The Driving Lesson" shows his depth and breadth as a writer. He skillfully and with great sensitivity weaves a difficult subject--mortality and loss--into a heartwarming, poignant story filled with humor, hope, and love. This is a story that will have you shedding tears and cracking smiles at the same time. Although it is marketed as a young adult novel, "The Driving Lesson" is a compelling read that adults will also enjoy.
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joyfrankie
5,0 su 5 stelle A great young adult book
Recensito nel Regno Unito il 4 ottobre 2012
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This book is aimed at young teens, although I enjoyed it as an adult. The author is American and it is set in America. It is essentially a story about family relationships and dealing with the emotions aroused when a grandparent has a fatal illness. It also opens up the debate about assisted suicide.
These issues are dealt with in an engaging story of a teenage boy, Charlie, who decides to help his grandfather 'escape' to another state in order to legally end his life. The story is told in the first person of Charlie and the author captures his voice extremely well - I found him a believable character. The book contains plenty of suspense as the rest of the family and police try to track down Charlie and his grandpa, so that it is entertaining as well as thought provoking.
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357spike
5,0 su 5 stelle Excellent read for young adults of all ages.
Recensito negli Stati Uniti il 8 maggio 2017
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Compelling and thorough look at one of today's most difficult subjects. Great read with wall to wall chuckles and tears. Just excellent on the subjects of youth, life, friendship, family, and road trips. Delightful nod to Little Feat with an even more delightful failure to glance toward, or even notice, the Eagles. That moment alone is reason to read the book, and there are plenty more. Take the trip, you won't regret it, unless you never had a heart.
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