About the book
He could tear phone books in half, bend iron bars into giant Us, and pull a 145,000-pound train with his bare hands. But Charles Atlas wasn't always one of America's most famous strong men. Once upon a time, he was a \"97-pound weakling\" who was picked on by neighborhood bullies.Using her trademark humor, Meghan McCarthy brings to life the story of Charles Atlas, the man who would become \"the World's Most Perfectly Developed Man\" and, with his fitness campaign, inspired the entire nation to get in shape, eat right, and take charge of our lives.
Editions of Strong Man
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780553113549
- AltFormat
- ISBN 9780375829406
- AltFormat
- ISBN 9780375929403
Read an Excerpt
He could tear phone books in half, bend iron bars into giant Us, and pull a 145,000-pound train with his bare hands. But Charles Atlas wasn't always one of America's most famous strong men. Once upon a time, he was a \"97-pound weakling\" who was picked on by neighborhood bullies.Using her trademark humor, Meghan McCarthy brings to life the story of Charles Atlas, the man who would become \"the World's Most Perfectly Developed Man\" and, with his fitness campaign, inspired the entire nation to get in shape, eat right, and take charge of our lives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Strong Man about?
He could tear phone books in half, bend iron bars into giant Us, and pull a 145,000-pound train with his bare hands. But Charles Atlas wasn't always one of America's most famous strong men. Once upon a time, he was a \"97-pound weakling\" who was picked on by neighborhood bullies.Using her trademark humor, Meghan McCarthy brings to life the story of Charles Atlas, the man who would become \"the World's Most Perfectly Developed Man\" and, with his fitness campaign, inspired the entire nation to get in shape, eat right, and take charge of our lives.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Strong Man?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage: General interest > Children’s / Teenage general interest: Biography and autobiography
Where can I read a sample of Strong Man?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780553113549
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Strong Man?
Meghan McCarthy
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Strong Man is available as paperback(ISBN 9780553113549) and altformat(ISBN 9780375829406) and altformat(ISBN 9780375929403)
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