Description
Follow the unforgettable journey of Forrest Gump, a towering and unlikely protagonist who stumbles through some of the most pivotal moments of American history with unwavering innocence and accidental brilliance. From the football fields of Bear Bryant's dynasty to the jungles of Vietnam, from encounters with Presidents Johnson and Nixon to meetings with Chairman Mao, Forrest's picaresque adventures span Harvard University, Hollywood soundstages, and even a NASA space mission. Winston Groom's masterful satire uses this lovable simpleton as a lens to examine and gently skewer the absurdities of American culture, politics, and history. With wild humor and biting social commentary, the novel transforms Forrest into an unlikely everyman who exposes the follies of our most revered institutions and celebrated figures. This rollicking, irreverent classic proves that sometimes the greatest wisdom comes from the most unexpected places.
Available Editions
paperback
Washington Square Press
Published Oct 15, 2002
256 pages
ISBN: 9780743453257
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Details
First Published
1986
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Forrest Gump by Winston Groom.