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The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared

This novel follows the life of an extraordinary centenarian who, in a bold and whimsical act, climbs out of his window and sets off on a journey that challenges his age and the conventions of his life. The story is filled with humor, intrigue, and a touch of magic, as the protagonist encounters a variety of characters and experiences that reshape his final years. more

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Jonas Jonasson
Jonas Jonasson

Jonas Jonasson is a Swedish journalist born in 1961. He is known for his unique writing style and sense of humor, with his works typically characterized by social satire and profound social commentary. more

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“Our Generation Our generation will be known for nothing. Never will anybody say, We were the peak of mankind. That is wrong, the truth is Our generation was a failure. Thinking that We actually succeeded Is a waste. And we know Living only for money and power Is the way to go. Being loving, respectful, and kind Is a dumb thing to do. Forgetting about that time, Will not be easy, but we will try. Changing our world for the better Is something we never did. Giving up Was how we handled our problems. Working hard Was a joke. We knew that People thought we couldn’t come back That might be true, Unless we turn things around. Now read the poem again… backwards.”

“Life is about learning, succeeding and growing. You only learn if you allow yourself to fail and you can only succeed if you try again. So fail good, fail hard, fail often. But never forget to look for the lesson in your downfall. Because only with that knowledge will you grow and succeed.”

“What is the point in living if you’re just gonna be negative minded and dwell on your problems 24/7? You accomplish nothing but wasting the precious time you have here on hating and sulking. I’m not telling you to kill yourself, it’s not like that. I’m just saying I don’t see a point in being on this Earth if I’m just gonna miserable and negative about everything. Our own existence is a temporary gift. Make the best out of things and enjoy the life you have while you can, otherwise you’re being a general waste of space. That’s how I feel at least.”

“আমাদের একেকজনের জীবনের এক একটা নির্দিষ্ট বিন্দুতে এসে আমাদের চারপাশে যা হচ্ছে তার উপর নিয়ন্ত্রণ হারিয়ে ফেলি। তখন জীবনের নিয়ন্ত্রণ নেয় ভাগ্য। এটাই দুনিয়ার সবচেয়ে বড় মিথ্যা ।”