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SUMMARY:First Friday: Book of Charlie
DESCRIPTION:The Book of CharlieWisdom from the Remarkable Life of a 109-Yea
 r-Old Man\n\nby David Von Drehle\nPresented by: Angela White\n\nNote\, thi
 s event will be held on zoom only.\n\nWhen Washington Post columnist David
  Von Drehle moved to a new neighborhood in Kansas City\, he never expected
  that a chance encounter with his 102-year-old neighbor\, Charlie White\, 
 would lead to one of the most profound friendships—and stories—of his 
 life. The Book of Charlie is a heartfelt biography and philosophical medit
 ation wrapped in one: part memoir\, part history lesson\, and part guidebo
 ok to living a meaningful\, resilient life.\n\nCharlie White lived to be 1
 09\, and over that century-plus of life\, he experienced nearly every chap
 ter of modern American history firsthand. Orphaned at a young age\, Charli
 e became a doctor during the Great Depression\, served as a battlefield su
 rgeon in World War II\, raised a family\, and continued rollerblading into
  his 90s. His life was a masterclass in adaptability\, optimism\, and the 
 pursuit of joy—even in the face of hardship.\n\nVon Drehle uses Charlie
 ’s story as a lens through which to explore what it means to live well. 
 Drawing from their conversations and Charlie’s lived experiences\, the b
 ook weaves together themes of resilience\, personal reinvention\, lifelong
  learning\, and perspective. Charlie never saw himself as extraordinary—
 but his humility\, curiosity\, and ability to embrace change made him a qu
 iet exemplar of a life well-lived.\n\nThe Book of Charlie is both deeply p
 ersonal and universally relatable. It offers timeless wisdom on navigating
  life’s unpredictable turns—not through grand achievement or wealth\, 
 but through grace\, humor\, and unwavering human spirit. It’s a moving r
 eminder that even in a fast-changing world\, the best answers to life’s 
 big questions often come from those who’ve lived the longest and listene
 d the most.\n\nThis is a story for anyone seeking hope\, perspective\, or 
 simply a good reason to keep going. As Charlie liked to say: “Every day 
 is a bonus.” This book shows you why.\n\nWHEN:\nFriday\, December 5\, 20
 25\nPresentation: 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM (US Central Time)\n\nWHERE (either):\n
 VIA ZOOM\n**You must register to receive the Zoom Link**\nYou do not need 
 to have read the book to attend the event.\nIf you would like to invite ot
 her colleagues to join this conference\, please forward this email or send
  them to the website at www.ExecutiveBookReview.com to register and find o
 ut more about this or future events.
CATEGORIES:First Friday
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