Gus Bauer was a gifted senior citizen who spent his life stalled in a world of might-have-been. A chance meeting gives him the opportunity to examine his lifepast and presentand ultimately takes him in a different direction. Many things happen from that point, some of which he orchestrates, and some of which he has no control over, which serve to help him become a different person than he was. This changes not only him but also many of those around him. It is almost as though the train, which could have arrived much earlier than it eventually did, finally makes it to the station. Hence, the books title.
Jimmy Travers' life takes on a whole new direction when he realizes that he can actually do Mr. Fletcher's word problems. Over the course of a single summer circumstances cause him to rethink what is important to him and find his direction in life.Dreams of long standing become less important. The "unnoticed" young man sends a few ripples across the pond and learns some very important lessons along the way. When and where does a train leaving New York meet a train leaving Chicago? Is it just an algebra question or a metaphor for life? We follow Jimmy on his journey as he fi nds answers to some of life's great questions.
Gus Bauer was a gifted senior citizen who spent his life stalled in a world of might-have-been. A chance meeting gives him the opportunity to examine his lifepast and presentand ultimately takes him in a different direction. Many things happen from that point, some of which he orchestrates, and some of which he has no control over, which serve to help him become a different person than he was. This changes not only him but also many of those around him. It is almost as though the train, which could have arrived much earlier than it eventually did, finally makes it to the station. Hence, the books title.
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