Best Selling Books by Ben Sherwood

Now a major motion picture • Originally published as The Death and Life of Charlie St. Cloud In a snug New England fishing village, Charlie St. Cloud tends the lawns and monuments of an ancient cemetery where his younger brother, Sam, is buried. After surviving the car accident that claimed his brother''s life, Charlie is graced with an extraordinary gift: He can see, talk to, and even play catch with Sam''s spirit. Into this magical world comes Tess Carroll, a captivating woman training for a solo sailing trip around the globe. Fate steers her boat into a treacherous storm that propels her into Charlie''s life. Their beautiful and uncommon connection leads to a race against time and a choice between death and life, between the past and the future, between holding on and letting go — and the discovery that miracles can happen if we simply open our hearts.

The Death and Life of Charlie St. Cloud tells the haunting story of a young man who narrowly survives a terrible car wreck that kills his little brother. Years later, the brothers’ bond remains so strong that it transcends the normal boundaries separating life and death. Charlie St. Cloud lives in a snug New England fishing village. By day he tends the lawns and monuments of the ancient cemetery where his younger brother, Sam, is buried. Graced with an extraordinary gift after surviving the accident, he can still see, talk, and even play catch with Sam’s spirit. But townsfolk whisper that Charlie has never recovered from his loss. Into his carefully ordered life comes Tess Carroll, a captivating, adventuresome woman training for a solo sailing trip around the globe. Fate steers her boat into a treacherous storm that blows her back to harbor, to a charged encounter with Charlie, and to a surprise more overwhelming than the violent sea itself. Charlie and Tess discover a beautiful and uncommon connection that leads to a race against time and a desperate choice between death and life, between the past and the future, between holding on and letting go. Luminous, soulful, and filled with unforgettable characters, The Death and Life of Charlie St. Cloud is one of those rare, wise books that reveal the mysteries of the unseen world around us, gently transforming the worst pain of loss into hope, healing, and even laughter. Suspenseful and deeply moving, its startling climax reminds us that sometimes tragedies can bring about miracles if we simply open our hearts.

‘Refreshingly romantic, dangerously good fun, hugely addictive’ Joanne Harris, author of Chocolat Charlie St. Cloud was a blessed boy, destined to do good things in high places. But all that changed the night he survived the car crash that killed his little brother, Sam. Years later, Charlie is still trying to atone for his loss. He has stayed at home, in his snug New England fishing village, tending the lawns and monuments of the ancient cemetery where his brother is buried. You see, Charlie is graced with an extraordinary gift: he can see, talk to, and even play catch with Sam’s spirit. Theirs is a perfect, magical world, untroubled until Charlie meets Tess Carroll, a captivating, adventurous, yachtswoman training for a solo trip around the world. Suddenly he is faced with a choice – between death and life, the past and the present, holding on and letting go. The Death and Life of Charlie St. Cloud is a romantic and exhilarating novel about second chances and the liberating power of love. ‘Heart-meltingly moving.’ Glamour ‘Sherwood makes you believe – and that’s miracle enough’ Newsweek

This is a story of the greatest love, ever. An outlandish claim, outrageous perhaps, but trust me-- And so begin the enchanting, unforgettable tale of J. J. Smith, Keeper of the Records for The Book of Records, an ordinary man searching for the extraordinary. J.J. has clocked the world''s longest continuous kiss, 30 hours and 45 minutes. He has verified the lengthiest single unbroken apple peel, 172 feet and 4 inches. He has measured the farthest flight of a champagne cork from an untreated, unheated bottle 177 feet 9 inches. He has tasted the world''s largest menu item, whole-roasted Bedouin camel. But in all his adventure from Australia to Zanzibar, J.J. has never witnessed great love until he comes upon a tiny windswept town in the heartland of America, where folks still talk about family, faith, and crops. Here, where he last expects it, J.J. discovers a world record attempt like no other: Piece by piece, a farmer is eating a Boeing 747 to prove his love for a woman. In this vast landscape of cornfields and lightning storms, J.J. is doubly astounded to be struck by love from the same woman, Willa Wyatt of the honey eyes and wild blond hair. It is a feeling beyond measure, throwing J.J.''s carefully ordered world upside down, proving that hears, like world records, can be broken, and the greatest wonders in life can not be qualified. Richly romantic, whimsical, and uplifting, The Man Who Ate the 747 is a flight of fancy from start to finish. It stretches imagination, bends physics and biology, but believe it just a little and you may find yourself reaching for your own records, the kind that really count. Written with tenderness, originality, and insight, filled with old-fashioned warmth and newfangled humor, it is an extraordinary novel, a found treasure that marks the emergence of a major storytelling tale.

Discover how to become the kind of person who survives and thrives with this "must-read" New York Times bestseller that''s filled with fascinating true stories and helpful advice (New York Times). Each second of the day, someone in America faces a crisis, whether it''s Covid-19, a car accident, violent crime, or financial trouble. Given the inevitability of adversity, we all wonder: Who beats the odds and who surrenders? How can I become the kind of person who bounces back? The fascinating, hopeful answers to these questions are found in The Survivors Club. In the tradition of The Tipping Point and Freakonomics, this book reveals the hidden side of survival through: astonishing true stories gripping scientific research the 5 Survivor Profiles top 12 Survivor Tools There is no escaping life''s inevitable struggles. But The Survivors Club can give you an edge when adversity strikes.

¿Cómo reaccionarías ante una situación extrema? A través de las anécdotas y las claras explicaciones de este fascinante libro, podrá descubrir los secretos psicológicos y las CLAVES científicas que se hallan tras el perfil de cualquier superviviente. Cada segundo del día, una persona en el mundo se enfrenta a un momento de crisis, ya sea un accidente de coche, un crimen violento, una grave enfermedad o un problema económico. Teniendo en cuenta que es inevitable sufrir adversidades, nos preguntamos: ¿Quién consigue salir adelante contra todo pronóstico y quién se rinde? ¿Por qué algunas personas contraatacan y otras se entregan? ¿Cómo podemos convertirnos en el tipo de persona que logra sobrevivir y seguir adelante? Las fascinantes y esperanzadoras respuestas a estas cuestiones se encuentran en El club de los supervivientes. Este libro revela el lado oculto de la supervivencia combinando sorprendentes historias reales, con estudios científicos y con las aventuras vividas por el propio autor dentro de las escuelas de supervivencia de élite del ejército de los Estados Unidos, así como en el curso de evacuación de un accidente de aviación que imparte su gobierno.

Em uma pacata vila de pescadores da Nova Inglaterra, Charlie St. Cloud cuida dos gramados e monumentos de um antigo cemitério onde seu irmão mais jovem, Sam, está enterrado. Após sobreviver ao acidente de carro que tirou a vida de seu irmão, Charlie recebe um dom extraordinário: ele consegue enxergar, conversar e até mesmo brincar com o espírito de Sam. É nesse mundo místico que entra Tess Carroll, uma cativante mulher treinando para navegar sozinha ao redor do mundo em um veleiro. O destino faz com que seu barco seja apanhado por uma violenta tempestade, trazendo-a, assim, para a vida de Charlie. Sua bela e incomum ligação os leva a uma corrida contra o tempo e a uma escolha entre a vida e a morte, entre o passado e o futuro, entre apegar-se ou deixar o passado para trás - e à descoberta de que milagres podem acontecer se nós simplesmente abrirmos nosso coração.

Charlie "vede" le persone in transito dalla terra all''aldilà. Così, riesce a parlare con il fratellino Sam, anche dopo la morte di questi. Ma un incontro gli cambierà la vita.

Un raro esempio di autore che sa raccontare e insieme dare consigli concreti. Un testo veramente eccezionale che aumenterà le probabilità di superare le sfide più dure.

Journalistiek onderzoek naar de factoren die ervoor zorgen dat mensen rampen, ongelukken en andere beproevingen overleven, mede aan de hand van concrete gevallen.

J.J. Smith, vérificateur depuis quatorze ans pour le compte du fameux Livre des Records, est sommé par sa direction de dénicher un exploit extraordinaire. C''est à Superior, un village de l''Amérique profonde, que le fringant J.J. trouve la perle rare : un homme s''est mis en tête de manger le Boeing 747 écrasé dans son champ ! Wally, le valeureux fermier, est en effet prêt à tout pour attirer l''attention de la flamboyante Willa, à la tête du journal local. Une fois Wally convaincu de concourir également pour le Livre, les médias du monde entier envahissent Superior : à coups de broyeuse, l''exploit est en marche. Mais si J.J. Smith connaît vingt mille records par cœur, de quoi est-il capable face au charme de Willa ? Du record de l''immobilisme ?

A pedra angular deste romance assenta, precisamente, numa prova de amor invulgar e na paixão de dois homens pela mesma mulher. Numa pequena cidade do interior da América, por amor a uma mulher, um agricultor decide comer, peça por peça, um Boeing 747. No encalço do apaixonado, encontramos J. J. Smith, juiz do Livro dos Recordes, um homem vulgar à procura de feitos extraordinários. Durante as suas viagens pelo mundo, J. J. cronometrou o beijo contínuo mais longo do mundo, a casca de laranja inteira mais comprida, o maior voo de uma rolha de garrafa de champanhe. Mas nunca testemunhara um grande amor. Porém, a chegada à pequena cidade vai mudar a sua vida. Willa Wyatt, a paixão do agricultor, é uma mulher muito especial e quando se encontram, o mundo de J. J. cuidadosamente ordenado, sofre uma reviravolta. Poderão as coisas mais maravilhosas da vida ser medidas?

Traditional Chinese edition of The Survivors Club: The Secrets and Science that Could Save Your Life. How does science define "survivor"? What kind of people will survive? You will be surprised by the findings. In Traditional Chinese. Distributed by Tsai Fong Books, Inc.

Richly romantic, whimsical, and uplifting, The Man Who Ate the 747 is a flight of fancy from start to finish. It stretches imagination, bends physics and biology, but believe it just a little and you may find yourself reaching for your own records, the kind that really count. Written with tenderness, originality, and insight, filled with old-fashioned warmth and newfangled humor, it is an extraordinary novel, a found treasure that marks the emergence of a major storytelling tale.

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