Winston Groom Libri

"Lasciate che ve lo dica: essere un idiota non è tutto rose e fiori. La gente ride, si incavola, ti tratta malissimo. Eppure io non posso lamentarmi, perché devo ammettere di avere avuto una vita interessante." Chi parla è Forrest Gump, un ragazzone grande e grosso un po' tonto, con un quoziente d'intelligenza basso, molto al di sotto della media, che ci racconta questa sua vita decisamente non monotona. Perché la sua 'diversità' fa sì che Forrest emerga in tutto quello che fa. E' un romanzo che ci offre un ironico ritratto dell'America dagli anni Cinquanta agli anni Ottanta; e il protagonista, per la sua ingenuità che diventa saggezza, è un eroe positivo che lascia un segno in tutti noi.

With everything to lose and only justice to gain, will McMurtrie and Drake overcome bad blood to defeat a ruthless adversary? Can the Professor turn back the clock and recover all that he?s lost?

In this captivating narrative, Winston Groom explores the lives of founding fathers Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson, and John Adams, highlighting their contrasting personalities and complex relationships. He delves into their roles in establishing the United States, drawing on extensive historical sources to narrate this pivotal moment in history.

Winston Groom tells the complex story of how Franklin Roosevelt, Winston Churchill, and Joseph Stalin aligned to win World War II.

"When the Revolutionary War ended in victory, there remained the stupendous problem of how to establish a workable democratic government in the vast, newly independent country. Three key Founding Fathers played significant roles: John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and Alexander Hamilton. Their lives and policies could not have been more different; their relationships with each other were complex and often rife with animosity. And yet these three men led the charge-two of them creating and signing the Declaration of Independence, and the third establishing a national treasury and the earliest delineation of a Republican party. They managed to shoulder the heavy mantle of creating the United States of America, putting aside their differences to make a great country, once and always. Drawing on extensive correspondence, epic tales of war, and rich histories of their day-to-day interactions, Winston Groom shares the remarkable story of the beginnings of our great nation."--

A vivid page-turning narrative of the most horrific battle in history by a soldier turned bestselling novelist

Long fascinated with the Mexican Revolution and the vicious border wars of the early twentieth century, Winston Groom brings to life this period of history in a saga of heroism, injustice and love. El Paso pits the legendary outlaw and revolutionary Pancho Villa, against a thrill-seeking railway tycoon known as the Colonel whose fading fortune is tied up in a colossal ranch in Chihuahua. When Villa kidnaps the Colonel's grandchildren in the midst of a cattle drive and absconds into the Sierra Madre, the patriarch and his adopted son head to El Paso, looking for a group of cowboys brave enough to hunt the Generalissimo down. Replete with gunfights, daring escapes and an unforgettable bullfight, El Paso, with its blend of history and legend, is an indelible portrait of the American Southwest in the waning days of the frontier.

Gathers sayings by the main character of "Forrest Gump," a retarded man who manages to find success

Willie Croft, a fortyish and vaguely dissolute lawyer, takes on a potentially explosive case when he represents a poor Black family who are the illegitimate siblings of Bienville, Louisiana's leading white family

Take my word for it - don't never let nobody make a movie of your life's story... Forrest Gump is back! The lovable character returns in a long-awaited sequel to the bestselling novel and blockbuster film. A little older and wiser, he navigates the vibrant yet tumultuous 1980s, a time marked by greed and instant gratification. Whenever he feels lost, he visits Jenny's grave for comfort. After the Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. goes bust, Forrest finds himself flat broke, sweeping floors in a New Orleans strip joint. However, his fortunes change when he gets the chance to play championship football again, bringing him back into the limelight and financial stability. But fate is unpredictable, and soon he’s on the road selling dubious encyclopedias while trying to raise his son, little Forrest, who needs him more than ever. Forrest's touching and comedic journey unfolds with unexpected events, including a chaotic attempt at hog farming, a quirky recipe for New Coke, and encounters with notable figures like Ollie North. Praised as a wacky and funny nuthouse of a book, Forrest's adventures continue to captivate readers, proving that he truly leads anything but a humdrum life.

Televízna hlásateľka Delia Jamisonová je príťažlivá štyridsiatnička, ktorá si ustavične potvrdzuje svoje právo bezohľadne využiť a opúšťať svojich milencov. Až jedného dňa začne dostávať výhražné listy. Jej bývalý milenec, úspešný hollywoodsky scenárista Johnny Lighfoot, sa k nej opäť vracia, aby znovu podľahol jej čaru a odhalil totožnosť záhadného pisateľa listov.

ŻYCIE JEST JAK PUDEŁKO CZEKOLADEK – NIGDY NIE WIESZ, CO CI SIĘ TRAFI... Poznajcie Forresta Gumpa, sympatycznego i zaskakująco łebskiego bohatera tej nadzwyczajnej odysei komicznej. Forrest najpierw – dość przypadkowo – zostaje gwiazdą drużyny futbolowej Uniwersytetu Alabama, później jedzie do Wietnamu, gdzie staje się bohaterem wojennym, robi też karierę jako światowej klasy pingpongista i zapaśnik oraz potentat handlowy. W samym środku swoich przygód porównuje wojenne blizny z Lyndonem Johnsonem, odkrywa prawdę o Richardzie Nixonie oraz przeżywa wzloty i upadki, pozostając wierny swej jedynej i prawdziwej miłości – Jenny. Jednocześnie przez całe swoje życie z dziecięcą mądrością i nieustannym zdziwieniem nie przestaje się przyglądać otaczającym go ludziom. W powieści obserwujemy niezwykłą podróż przez trzy dekady kulturowego krajobrazu Ameryki. Forrest Gump ma do opowiedzenia cholernie dobrą historię – by w nią uwierzyć, trzeba ją po prostu przeczytać. FENOMENALNA POWIEŚĆ. SŁYNNY FILM.

Delia Jamison ist eine attraktive Frau in einem bestimmten Alter und auf dem Höhepunkt ihrer Karriere als Moderatorin in Los Angeles. Sie wird von einem Erpresser bedroht, von dem sie glaubt, dass es ein ehemaliger Liebhaber ist. Aus Angst vor einem Skandal zögert Delia, zur Polizei zu gehen, bis sie zufällig Johnny Lightfoot trifft, den sie seit fast zwanzig Jahren nicht mehr gesehen hat. Johnny, ein Oscar-prämierter Drehbuchautor, spürt sofort die alte Anziehung zu Delia. Trotz ihrer kürzlichen Heirat ermutigt Delia Johnny geheimnisvoll, ihr zu helfen, den Erpresser zu finden. Gemeinsam erstellen sie eine Liste von Verdächtigen, darunter ein Börsenmogul, schicke Anwälte, ein Ivy-League-Professor und sogar ein US-Senator. Während Johnnys Ermittlungen tiefer in Delias Vergangenheit eindringen, entdecken sie mehr als erwartet, während der Erpresser sein gefährliches Spiel intensiviert. Die Situation eskaliert, und Johnny findet sich in einem Netz aus Betrug und brutaler Gewalt wieder, das ihn an seiner Wahrnehmung von Delia zweifeln lässt.