The Optimist
Laurence Shorter
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at 250 WPM6h 46m
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The Optimist
Published
2009
Publisher
Clipper Large Print
Pages
406
ISBN-13
9781407442310
ISBN-10
1407442317
Description
When it comes to bad news, we’ve never had it so good. Laurence Shorter is feeling anxious. Every time he turns on the radio or opens a newspaper he finds another reason to be tearful. It’s time to make a change. It’s time to meet some positive thinkers. The Optimist charts Laurence’s quest for inner happiness. Can Desmond Tutu bring a smile to Laurence’s face? Will he ride out the tide of pessimism with California’s famous Surfing Rabbi? Or will it fall to the ultimate icon of optimism, Bill Clinton, to show Laurence the brighter side of life? The Optimist is a hilarious and life-affirming stand against the grind of everyday strife.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The Optimist?
This edition of The Optimist has approximately 406 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read The Optimist?
For most readers, The Optimist typically takes between 8h 28m and 5h 38m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 101,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 6h 46m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 14 days • Estimated word count: 101,500 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of The Optimist?
The estimated word count for The Optimist is approximately 101,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of The Optimist?
The Optimist was written by Laurence Shorter.
When was The Optimist published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2009. The original work may have been published on a different date.