The Driving Lesson

By: Ben Rehder

Narrated by: Maxwell Glick

Length: 4 hrs and 10 mins

Publisher's Summary

Charlie Dunbar had big plans for the summer break, but becoming a fugitive was nowhere on the list. Even more unexpected, his partner in crime is his own ailing grandfather. Now they're on the run, trying to make it across the country to see a special kind of doctor, while the world becomes mesmerized by their journey. They are the subject of heated debates on cable news channels. Thousands of people voice their support on Facebook fan pages. And Charlie's own parents appear on live TV to plead for him to come home safely.

But Charlie isn't ready yet. He's determined to get his grandfather to Seattle. The only question is, will the police stop him first?

©2012 Ben Rehder (P)2012 Ben Rehder

Fabulous multi generational story

Short enjoyable book about a teenager and his grandfather on a route trip. Many philosophical and ethical concepts were discussed but it may be a spoiler to reveal more.

I thoroughly enjoyed it.

Awesome.

Loved loved loved this book...I hope you'll give it a listen. You'll like it!

The Driving Lesson

This was an excellent book.A grandfather takes off with his teen age grandson and they go on an adventure of sorts.They learn about each other,where they start and where they end.Sad,glad tears. Maxwell Glick was an excellent narrator.I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.' 

The Driving Lesson--Lifetime Learning Leaves Marks

Ben Reeder is an amazing author. I really enjoyed his series, and had only read those. Error on my part, I have missed being touched by The Driving Lesson. Charley and Opa take a wild ride from Texas to the Great Northwest. One is 14, freshman; the other, his 62 year old grandpa. It has sweet humor, moral dilemmas, legal questions, hard choices, and a truly memorable story.
For a change of pace, this surprising quick read will be one of your newest favorite!

A nice tale of growing up

I thought this was going to be a schmaltzy story of a boy and his grandfather. But it was heartwarming and sentimental. I enjoyed the characters and the story.

Excellence!!

This book is the best book I have listened to in years! A sensitive and compassionate story of, rights and wrongs, life and death. About finding enjoyment, even through the toughest of times. I shed tears at times.. as this book touched very close to home for Me. WOW! Narration was very good, and the Characters become Family! :-)

An interesting tale

This book dramatizes and personalizes the issues around assisted suicide in an engaging way. It doesn’t go into deep politics, but rather looks at it through the eyes and experience of a teenager on the brink of adulthood.

I found it moving and thought provoking. But also, laugh out loud funny.

The narrator does a great job with the YA main character and is engaging throughout.

I received this audiobook for free in exchange for a fair review.

WOW!!!!

I listened to this book from start to finish....I just couldn't stop!!! The narrator was awesome he just told the story not trying to change his voice for each character which was great! This book was beautifuly written although it was short it it was an awesome ride... I have to say this is one of the best stories I have heard in a very long time!!! I highly recommend this book to anyone that enjoys a heartfelt read (or listen)!!!

emotional

I loved the relationship Charlie and his grandpa shared. I think their time together was important and meaningful. I think his parents were out of line to interfere with the road trip. It upset me that they kept trying to insinuate themselves in a private time. I voluntarily listened to a free copy of this and am giving an honest review. The narrator did a good job.

I thoroughly enjoyed the story.

I enjoyed the story. The topic is tough but the book didn't preach, it just told the story of the people involved.

Beautifully told

This book was totally different from the other Ben Rehder books I've listened to. Charlie is picked up by his grandfather on the last day of school and the story follows their journey to Seattle. A beautiful way to tell what is both a heartbreaking and uplifting story, dealing with difficult issues. With some moral guidance from his grandfather as well, Charlie learns about life on their trip. The book was just the right length, well narrated and beautifully told.

Heartwarming

Format: audiobook
Narrator: Maxwell Glick
I’m not crying, you’re crying.
This book follows a road trip of a teenage lad and his terminally ill grandpa who wants the right to choose a medically assisted suicide, fond memories are made and it brings a spotlight to the debate of this sensitive subject when their journey becomes national news.
This is an emotional but inspirational story, heartbreaking but also incredibly heartwarming.
The narrator was perfect for this story and did an incredible job in his narration.

Great story!!

Absolutely loved this audiobook,the story is fantastic and made even better by superb narration!
Loved it!!

wow

I enjoyed listening to Maxwell Glick

This book will have you full of emotions . Brilliant characters and such a plot. Compassion and sensitivity , a boy , his father going on a road trip after the grandfather has been given some heart breaking news. We still have humour and a great plot.

Beautiful story, beautifully told.

If I'd read the blurb on this I'd never have downloaded it. It seems to be the kind of thing I'd hate. I got a free code though so started listening and got engaged right away. It's a fun and touching story, not too slushy but moving. The narrator did a really great job.

The Driving Lesson

This was an excellent book.A grandfather takes off with his teen age grandson and they go on an adventure of sorts.They learn about each other,where they start and where they end.Sad,glad tears. Maxwell Glick was an excellent narrator.I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.' 

Beautiful but keep the tissues handy

OMG what a beautiful and heartbreaking story about a young boy and his father on the road trip of their life after his Grandfather is given a horrible diagnosis. After loosing my Grandad some years ago this is the kind of trip I wish we could have made together and the story of this man and his beloved grandson made me laugh and cry and I did not want it to end.