In this short comic novel, the delights of a 1960s connecticut christmas come cutely wrapped in period cheer. Its 1964 and tenyearold felix is sure of a few things. Wishin and hopin was a fabulous story and especially, fun to read at christmas. Wishin and hopin, too, was a new york times bestseller. Wishin and hopin, the hour i first believed, i know this much is true, and shes come undone and was twice selected for oprahs book club. Shes come undone is a 1992 novel by wally lamb which was widely read after being chosen as an oprahs book club selection in december 1996. This ebook bundle includes the hour i first believed, i know this much is true, we are water, and wishin and hopin. The novel takes place in three rivers, connecticut. From the funicello familys busstation lunch counter to the elementary school playground with an uproarious stop at the pillsbury bakeoff, wishin and hopin is a vivid slice of 1960s life, a wise and witty holiday tale that celebrates where weve beenand how far weve come. Wally lamb is the author of five new york times bestselling novels. Wally lambs narration is flawless and having grown up in connecticut, i appreciated his natural accent which any actor would most likely have. Our book club met to discuss the book at the end of november. From new york times bestselling author wally lamb comes a collection of some of his most beloved novels. Wishin and hopin barrels toward one outrageous christmas.
Well, natalie, i had read wishin and hopin but had lukewarm feelings about it cute, quick christmas tale but didnt feel as wally lamb as other wally lamb books, so that did not push me to read this one. Wally lamb, new york times bestselling author of we are. Wally lamb born october 17, 1950 is an american author known as the writer of the novels shes come undone and i know this much is true, both of which were selected for oprahs book club. Poignant and hilarious, in a vein similar to jean shepherds a christmas story and david sedariss the santaland. Lamb s other novels include i know this much is true and the hour i first believed. Theres an early scene in wishin and hopin, wally lambs comic holiday novel, in which the young narrator climbs a diner counter and french kisses a. I absolutely love that he chose felix to tell this story. In 2009, lamb published wishin and hopin, a comedic look at the year 1964 through the eyes of felix funicello, a parochial school fifth grader and a distant cousin of the iconic annette. I have always enjoyed wally lambs other books and it was quite refreshing to have something. Dominick birdsey s identical twin, thomas, suffers from paranoid schizophrenia.
May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Each week, our editors select the one author and one book they believe to be most worthy of your attention and highlight them in our pro connect email alert. Wishin and hopin by wally lamb november 30, 2010 by darlene ive been a fan of wally lamb for quite a few years now having read a few of his novels so i was excited to read wishin and hopin and i wasnt disappointed. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. Kindle store kindle ereader kopen gratis kindleleesapps engelse e books content en. Wishin and hopin is a 2014 american coming of age comedy film starring wyatt ralff, molly ringwald, chevy chase and annabella sciorra based on the novel wishin and hopin. Based on the new york times bestselling christmas novel by wally lamb comes the new christmas classic, starring molly ringwald and featuring chevy chase. Wishin and hopin by wally lamb i chose wishin and hopin for our book clubs november read partially because its subtitle is a christmas story and partially because it was available from the library as a book bundle 15 copies. Why did you pick up ill take you there in the first place, natalie. A novel 9780061941016 by lamb, wally and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Kindle edition published in 2009, kindle edition, 006194100x hardcover published in 2009, 0061941018 paperback pu. Wishin and hopin from wally lamb reminds us of what innocence was like. Buy wishin and hopin by lamb, wally from amazons fiction books store.
He was the director of the writing center at norwich free academy in norwich from 1989 to 1998 and has taught creative writing in the english department at the university of connecticut. Written by wally lamb, audiobook narrated by wally lamb. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read wishin and hopin. Based on the new york times bestselling novel by awardwinning author wally lamb. A vivid slice of 1960s life, wishin and hopin is a wiseandwitty holiday tale that celebrates where weve. This quirky story is about a fifth grader, felix funicello and his family, in the 1960s. Not only was the character of felix developed extremely well i mean it is a wally lamb character but he was also very believable. Body and soul both heartwarming and laughoutloud funnya cast of characters that are both uproarious and unforgettablea poignant reminder that family and friends are the greatest gift of all. Aloysius gonzaga parochial school, our teacher, sister dymphna, had a nervous breakdown in front of our class. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. Wishin and hopin by wally lamb 2010, paperback for. As far as im concerned, the best thing about wishin and hopin was the way mr. Lamb s vividly detailed portrait of the 1960s and the inner workings of a catholic schoolboys mind puts his first christmas book on par with his previous three novels.
The title of this book is wishin and hopin and it was written by wally lamb. About the author wally lamb is the author of five new york times bestselling novels. Kindle store go search best sellers gift ideas new releases. Wishin and hopin grabs the reader from the opening sentences. Wishin and hopin is a heartwarming and frequently hilarious story of 10yearold felix funicellos christmas of 1964. I know this much is true is a novel by wally lamb, published in 1998. I have read all of wally lambs books which are long, thoughtprovoking and that i will reread to be sure that i didnt miss anything. Wally lamb delivers a holiday treat with wishin and hopinan unforgettable novella that captures the warmth and joy of the holiday season. A vivid slice of 1960s life, wishin and hopin is a wise and witty holiday tale that celebrates where weve beenand how far weve come. A novel by wally lamb and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. Wally lamb is the author of four new york times bestselling novels. Poignant and hilarious, in a vein similar to jean shepherds a christmas story and david sedariss the santaland diaries, lambs christmas tale focuses on a feisty parochial school fifth grader named felix funicelloa distant cousin of the iconic annette. The combination of innocent confusion leading to embarrassing moments brings a comical aspect to the book.
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