Forrest Gump
Six foot six, 242 pounds, and possessed of a scant IQ of 70, Forrest Gump is the lovable, surprisingly savvy hero of this classic comic tale. His early life may seem inauspicious, but when the University of Alabama’s football team drafts Forrest and makes him a star, it sets him on an unbelievable path that will transform him from Vietnam hero to world-class Ping-Pong player, from wrestler to entrepreneur. With a voice all his own, Forrest is telling all in a madcap romp through three decades of American history.
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Book details
- Publisher
- Vintage
- Publication date
- 2012
- Print length
- 240 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN
- 9780307947390
Humorous
What to Know Before Reading Forrest Gump
Set against the backdrop of the 1960s, 'Forrest Gump' tells the story of a kind-hearted man with a low IQ who unwittingly influences major historical events. From his service in Vietnam to his success in the shrimping business, Forrest's unwavering love for his childhood sweetheart remains a constant in his extraordinary life.
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Winston Groom
“Life is like a box of chocolates; you never know what you're gonna get.”
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