Adventures in a bygone era from "summary" of The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid by Bill Bryson
In the 1950s, life was different in ways that are hard for people today to imagine. It was a time when children could roam freely in their neighborhoods, ride their bikes for miles without their parents worrying, and play outside until the streetlights came on. It was a time when families gathered around the radio or television in the evenings, when cars were big and sleek and gas was cheap, and when a trip to the local soda fountain was a special treat. In those days, the world seemed full of possibilities and adventures waiting to be had. Children could dream of becoming astronauts, cowboys, or superheroes, and believe that anything was possible. It was a time when the future seemed bright and exciting, when the promise of tomorrow was enough to make you feel like you could do anything. For a young boy growing up in Des Moines, Iowa, the 1950s were a magical time filled with wonder and excitement. He could transform himself into the Thunderbolt Kid, a ...
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