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The Champ (English Edition) Formato Kindle

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"Eckhart has created a wonderfully warm and eccentric main character in 115 year old Wilber Patorkin."
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"A story of friendship, mortality, and good vs. evil, it was so good I couldn't put it down."
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"A crossover between Amélie Poulain and Benjamin Button"
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"The style is a compelling mix between Stephen King & JD Salinger."
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This is the story of Wilber Patorkin. At the tender age of one hundred and fifteen he is the oldest man alive in the United States of America. His body is failing him gloriously, his legs will barely carry him, his quivering lips and dentures turn his words into meaningless babble... and yet he has the clearest brain and the brightest eyes you'll ever come across.

His steps may be tiny, but his story is epic. His words may be few, but his mind goes beyond your wildest imagination. Join Wilber on a most unlikely journey and be prepared - you just may discover yourself along the way.

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9 maggio 2012
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I've done a ton of things on the journey to the here and now. A commercial apprenticeship, a stint in the army, safeguarding the life of the Pope in the Vatican, then joining the United Nations in New York, then Jerusalem, Beirut, Tehran and Baghdad. I had my share of close calls with bullets, bombs and kidnappings. In 1990 I quit the UN to go to acting school in New York - great school (the Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre). Alas, while there, I discovered screenwriting and, compared to writing, acting didn't stand a chance. Graduated from the Playhouse in 1992 and haven't stopped writing since. Enjoy your moments! --Questo testo si riferisce alla paperback edizione.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00820QSRY
Editore ‏ : ‎ Amazon.com; 2° edizione (9 maggio 2012)
Lingua ‏ : ‎ Inglese
Dimensioni file ‏ : ‎ 691 KB
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Lunghezza stampa ‏ : ‎ 323 pagine

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Headly

Age is just a number, but this is a big number!

Recensito negli Stati Uniti il 7 maggio 2021

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115!? The oldest man still alive actually. Wilber can still remember everything.
Ya see, our pal Wilbur has certain.... powers.
They are strange and varied and meet the immediate needs of whomever happens to be in the general area. He can lighten a crushed heart to breath free again, bring people together that are too shy on their own to act. Other times he can change the weather.....and he even knows when he'll die, right down to the day and time and its not that far away.
But the friends he has and the interactions between himself and even his most vile counterpart is a wonder to behold.
You might find yourself " misting up" at times, but also getting a good laugh or two. ( the flying dentures come to mind)
This is a highly enjoyable and uplifting romp and I was sorry it had to end. ( no...not sorry, sorry is a useless word.....change it to...looking forward to more works from Mr Eckhart ). A beautiful story!

Ps... there are a few "F" words sprinkled around but they are within character

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Sophie

Loved it...

Recensito nel Regno Unito il 23 maggio 2014

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Beautifully written and dealing with so many evocative themes such as life, love, grief and death. The themes and characters are masterfully woven into each other and the author also injects a sense of suspense as the story nears the climax.

For me, the end was breathtaking and far from an ending, was a whole new beginning.

I loved all the characters and felt totally engaged with them and their stories. I actually felt a sense of loss as my journey with them came to an end as I turned the last page over and said goodbye to the champ. A truly life affirming novel which I highly recommend.

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bccore

Great heartfelt story!

Recensito in Germania il 6 dicembre 2012

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Written in an interesting style. Although the end seems inevitable, is filled with many heartwarming story lines which are nicely knitted together. Highly recommended!

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Lynne M. Spreen

A sweet, uplifting story

Recensito negli Stati Uniti il 12 maggio 2021

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Wilber is 115 and living in an old-age home. In his last days, he develops mental powers, like communicating without speaking and moving objects with his mind. He uses these tools to benefit the people who populate this novel. The author does a good job of creating characters and situations that are interesting and make you want to root for them. The book is nicely paced and there's a lot of humor.

Although I think the author wanted to use Wilber to convey some Very Empowering Truths about life, Eckhart's greater success was in the rich variety of characters and the many happy outcomes following their challenges. The home is more Marigold Hotel than institution. Wilber is almost too good to be true, evincing little complexity to his character, which consists of an almost saint-like generosity and patience. Still, a sweet, uplifting story.

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pollyanna

Definitely quirky!

Recensito nel Regno Unito il 29 ottobre 2014

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I downloaded this freebie nearly 2 years ago and thought I'd better get it read. The synopsis was a bit off-putting as I don't normally like books that delve into the abnormal, but this one was different. Wilbur is 115 and lives in a Home with his best buddy, a retired policeman named Frank, who is in a wheelchair due to an accident after he retired.There are a few residents mentioned but the other 'leading parts' go to Amanda -Head Nurse with a heart of gold and the subject of Frank's dreams, Jerry the handyman who had a strange and difficult upbringing and Jerome, a one-time thug and gangster, who is now a janitor and he and Jerry have an unlikely friendship, thanks to Wilbur. These characters are well rounded out and there are glimpses into the lives of most of the other people in the book.
At the age of 105 Wilbur discovered he could read people's thoughts, a 'talent' he finally confesses to Frank. Wilbur, who can barely walk, spends time each day at the nearby bus-stop and he knows the stories of all the people he sees there. One by one they come to him and in talking to him their lives are changed. Wilbur might be old, but he is as sharp as a tack.
Wilbur finally dscovers he also has the power of telekinesis and unintentionally causes a bus accident that changes the lives of everyone involved. There are many funny incidents caused by Wilbur moving items with the power of his mind, including his false teeth, left in a sewer after the accident.
Wilbur knows the date and time of his own death and is determined to be back at the Home for it, along with Frank. On that day, he finally meets his nemesis, Al, another mind-reader who uses his 'talent' for evil rather than good - but his last (and only) meeting with Wilbur gives him cause to reasses his life.
Wilbur touches everyone with whom he comes in contact and helps them turn their lives around. The book ends in a rather strange way and a little abruptly. It is the ending that is unsatisfactory and why I give it 4 stars, not 5. Otherwise I would recommend this book to anyone who likes books that are about the impossible!! I enjoyed it far more than I thought I would.

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