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40 pages 1 hour read

David Von Drehle

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

Nonfiction | Biography | Adult | Published in 2023

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Essay Topics

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Select a quotation that best illustrates the profound transformations which have happened since White’s childhood, and how these changes affected White’s life.

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How does White repeatedly show great resilience throughout his life? Why does he choose to embrace personal agency? Explain with examples from the text.

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According to Von Drehle, how did White embody Stoic principles? Explain with references to the text.

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