Books Details
Author : Daniel Wallace Pages : 196 pages Publisher : Algonquin Books
Language : ISBN-10 : 1616201649 ISBN-13 : 9781616201647
Books Descriptions
The classic novel that inspired the beloved Tim Burton film and the Broadway
musical. In his prime, Edward Bloom was an extraordinary man. He could
outrun anybody. He never missed a day of school. He saved lives and tamed
giants. Animals loved him, people loved him, women loved him. He knew more
jokes than any man alive. At least that?s what he told his son, William. But now
Edward Bloom is dying, and William wants desperately to know the truth about
his elusive father?this indefatigable teller of tall tales?before it?s too late. So,
using the few facts he knows, William re-creates Edward?s life in a series of
legends and myths, through which he begins to understand his father?s great
feats, and his great failings. The result is hilarious and wrenching, tender and
outrageous.
