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The Book of Charlie Wisdom from the Remarkable American Life of a 109-Year-Old Man

David Von Drehle

One of our nation’s most prominent writers discovers the truth about how to live a long and happy life from the centenarian next door in this “original and highly readable account of a splendid American life” ( When a veteran Washington journalist moved to Kansas, he met a new neighbor who was more...

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The Daily Stoic

The podcast host speaks about the book, describing it as amazing and fascinating, focusing on the life lessons learned from a 109-year-old man named Charlie White, and how his experiences illustrate Stoic principles. The book's author also mentions that it was better that the writing of the book wasn't done while he was still alive, as it allowed their relationship to be genuine.

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The book is absolutely amazing.

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The podcast host speaks about the book, describing it as amazing and fascinating, focusing on the life lessons learned from a 109-year-old man named Charlie White, and how his experiences illustrate Stoic principles. The book's author also mentions that it was better that the writing of the book wasn't done while he was still alive, as it allowed their relationship to be genuine.

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The book is absolutely amazing.

What I would have dreamed I could have written for my time with Richard Overton and it's just a fascinating book.

Check out this new book, The Book of Charlie 109 years in the pursuit of happiness, a great book of wisdom.

When a great writer meets a great subject like Charlie White, hold on to your seats.

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