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Written by: Tom Hanks
Narrated by: Tom Hanks
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A collection of seventeen wonderful short stories showing that two-time Oscar winner Tom Hanks is as talented a writer as he is an actor.

A gentle Eastern European immigrant arrives in New York City after his family and his life have been torn apart by his country's civil war. A man who loves to bowl rolls a perfect game--and then another and then another and then many more in a row until he winds up ESPN's newest celebrity, and he must decide if the combination of perfection and celebrity has ruined the thing he loves. An eccentric billionaire and his faithful executive assistant venture into America looking for acquisitions and discover a down and out motel, romance, and a bit of real life. These are just some of the tales Tom Hanks tells in this first collection of his short stories. They are surprising, intelligent, heartwarming, and, for the millions and millions of Tom Hanks fans, an absolute must-have!

Featuring additional performances by Peter Gerety, Peter Scolari, Cecily Strong, Holland Taylor, and Wilmer Valderrama on “Stay With Us.” Anthologies & Short Stories Fiction Genre Fiction Literary Fiction Short Story Funny Heartfelt Celebrity
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Enjoyed every minute of it. Tom Hanks is entertaining, his narrative is excellent and the characters are original and endearing.

entertaining and touching stories!

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Some stores you wish were longer. For the most part they are all good and very Tom Hanks.

Pretty good stuff

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tom hanks is an excellent story teller. If you haven't listened to this book yet, you need to add it to you list. fantastic.

excellent

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I love it ! Mr. (Tom ) Hanks is such a good reader of his own work / writing. Same as he is so good at reading the works of other writers when he is an actor. A much beloved actor ! One that is loved by all members of my family. i love his sense of humor about the boy and his typewriter. He, so cleverly pronounced the jumbled / mixed up words, that I just HAD to laugh ! Hysterical, and Historical ! beloved Mr. Tom Hanks !

Exquisite ! Excellent reading !

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'A Special Weekend' was a bit anxiety producing at the end - my Aunt, who I never met, died in a small plane crash near Mt. Shasta/Tennant the year my parents married (1967). She and her husband were flying back from Canada after celebrating my parent's engagement. Many plane crashes have taken place in the area. Just glad the characters landed safely.

Overall really amazing- and who doesn't like listening to Tom Hanks reading a story!

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