It has been compared to jd salingers the catcher in the rye. A smart, funny, poignant, very modern autobiographical comingofage novel, written when the author was sixteen years old. I thought it would interest you the way it does me. Three years on, his semiautobiographical novel about a partially paralysed adolescent is a bestseller in germany. A lot of his education takes place after school hours, as the young boys learn about real life at the girls dorm, their first sex, alcohol, and even an adventure to munich. Crazy is originally written in german by benjamin lebert and is translated into english by carol brown janeway. I chose this book because the cover was bright orange with bold white lettering. The book puts in stark relief all the hopes and fears a world of teenagers can produce. Crazy was a good book writen by a young exceptional author, benjamin lebert. Benjamin lebert is just an ordinary german teenager trying to have a good time. Read crazy a novel by benjamin lebert available from rakuten kobo. Benjamin lebert books list of books by author benjamin.
Benjamin lebert, an underachiever who is paralysed on. There are reasons why most 16yearold writers arent published, and crazy is one of them. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Benjamin lebert also has to deal with another problem, partial paralysis. The paperback edition of one of the hottest debut novels of the year, written by one of the youngest novelists ever published. Lifes pretty tough at this age, but its even harder for benni. Benjamin lebert has 14 books on goodreads with 4066 ratings. Benni himself is partially paralyzed and a serial failure hes been kicked out of four boarding schools in his short life and has just entered his fifth.
Benjamin lebert was born in freiburg in 1982 and has lived in munich since he was eight. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library. This is the narrator introducing himself to his class on his first day at a remedial boarding school hes been thrown out of four schools already, where. Hi folks, my name is benjamin lebert, im sixteen, and im a cripple. Whats happening to my body book, by lynda madaras 74. Januar 1982 in freiburg im breisgau ist ein deutscher schriftsteller. Crazy by lebert, benjamin and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Crazy, written by young, 16 year old benjamen lebert is an amazing and beautiful attempt at a first novel. Benjamin lebert born 9 january 1982 is a german writer. Benni himself is partially paralyzed and a serial failure hes been kicked out of four. Buy crazy 05 edition 9783442541591 by benjamin lebert for up to 90% off at.
We see lebert s coming of age and dealing with the trials of adoescence in boarding school. Books for the journey a monthly email newsletter highlighting new and bestselling nonfiction christian books from todays top christian voices like jennie allen, randy alcorn, liz curtis higgs, tim. The international bestseller about a handicapped teenage rebel has been licensed to 33 nations and was made into a feature film by hanschristian schmid, and has drawn comparisons to jerome salingers catcher in the rye. Hes 16, hes handicapped and he has to grow up movies. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. Crazy was a best seller in germany, and lebert was 16 at its first publication, which no doubt contributed to the books popularity. Crazy 97803754094 by lebert, benjamin and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. A novel by benjamin lebert overview a smart, funny, poignant, very modern autobiographical comingofage novel, written when the author was sixteen years old. Waterbrook multnomah a weekly email newsletter listing ebook deals, special promotions, and updates on new releases and book related events. A novel vintage international series by benjamin lebert.
Crazy puffin teenage books by benjamin lebert paperback. His first novel crazy, was published when lebert was only 16 years old. Hi folks, my name is benjamin lebert, im sixteen, and im a cripple, just so you know. Its author, benjamin lebert, wrote the book when he was only 16 years old. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. Lebert shares the loneliness of boarding school life with his fellow students, and they quickly form intense bonds.
See all books authored by benjamin lebert, including crazy, and the bird is a raven, and more on. This book tells the story of a 16 year old boy named benni who is going to his 5th boarding school. If you keep reminding yourself its author is barely 18, crazy becomes, barely, tolerable. A smart, funny, poignant, very modern autobiographical comingofage novel. Crazy puffin teenage books by benjamin lebert isbn. Roman german language edition by lebert, benjamin isbn. Carol brown janeway at age sixteen, benjamin has already been thrown out of four boarding schools and does not have much hope of making it to graduation in his present one. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Benjamin lebert, author, carol brown janeway, translator alfred a. Crazy by benjamin lebert overdrive rakuten overdrive. Class 9b, which is the one im in, reacted the usual way. Crazy a novel a novel by benjamin lebert by benjamin lebert by benjamin lebert by benjamin lebert. Crazy ebook by benjamin lebert 9780307425379 rakuten kobo. Like catcher in the rye, crazy appeals to the teenager in us all.
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