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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

1.

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

2.

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

3.

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