Forrest Gump: The Soundtrack

by Hal Leonard Corporation (Compiler)

PVG Licensed Art & SoundtrackThis hit movie is a capsule of America's pop culture, and its soundtrack paints the picture of the times. Matching folio with 32 classic rock hits, including: Against the Wind * California Dreamin' * For What It's Worth * Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In * Mrs. Robinson * What the World Needs Now * and more, including the original "Forrest Gump Suite." Also features photos from the film.

Genres: Fiction, Classics, Literature, Music

128 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 1994

About the author

Hal Leonard is an American music print publisher. Musical scores published by Hal Leonard are frequently not credited to an individual author or editor.

Reviews

[Ging Gimper · Rating 4 out of 5]

I so loved this line...."Lieutenant Daniel Taylor: Have you found Jesus yet, Gump?
Forrest Gump: I didn't know I was supposed to be looking for him, sir."

[Melynessa · Rating 5 out of 5]

buku ini hadiah dari teman saya bernama Clara, namun, sampai sekarang saya gak tau siapa yang minjam dan tidak pernah dibalikkan lagi kepada saya. sungguh kecewa.. buku ini menurut saya GILA!! menceritakan isi pikiran seorang idiot yang jenius sekali.... semua orang juga tahu jenius dan idiot itu memiliki perbedaan yang tipis. tokoh Forrest Gump yang merupakan kisah nyata..sangat menghibur dari cara berpikirnya, kisah cintanya, dan caranya menyelesaikan masalahnya sendiri,you should read this!!

[Bryson.Chiou · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a book that are full of humorous and encouragement. To be honest, I have already watched the movie version before I started the book. In addition, I have never know this book/film until one of my teacher motivated me to start the film, and I was really surprised with the film. Therefore, I decided to start the book. Due the "silliness" of protagonist, the whole story seems very funny but also unreasonable/unrealistic. However, this is a story that we could move in depth with. The protagonist starts with a mental disable person that have to use some sort of walking equipment. His success is not just about his luck, but I believe is because of his practicing. Seeing him from a person who needs equipment to walk to a successful person, it provides us a huge encouragement and motivation.

[Charles L · Rating 4 out of 5]

Don't get me wrong. This is a fantastic read. The only reason I gave it four stars instead of five was because they were so many coincidences that felt unrealistic that there was too high of a "cheesy" factor. Otherwise, I would've given it five stars. Amyone who wants to enjoy an extremely entertaining character and wildly fun storyline, will love this book. I also saw the movie, which I also enjoyed, but found equally cheesy. Have fun with it!

[Imala · Rating 4 out of 5]

Si se lee de forma superficial es entretenida y toca los sentimientos del lector. Pero si uno se para a reflexionar cada cosa que Forrest nos explica vemos que toda su increíble historia va mas allá. El protagonista nos da una lección de vida que se puede interpretar de tantos modos como tipos de lectores existen. Si reflexionas brevemente después de cada acontecimiento que narra, verás que, tras leer esta novela, hay un antes y un después en tu forma de pensar.

[Nguyễn Khánk · Rating 5 out of 5]

Truyện hài... Phim hơi khác truyện... Cái kết lửng lơ ghê :)))

[Nguyễn Hạnh · Rating 4 out of 5]

Khi một người có sự nhạy bén kém hơn những người khác, họ học hỏi về thế giới như thế nào. Câu trả lời vô cùng tuyệt vời qua tác phẩm này, đây cũng là điều hấp dẫn tôi nhất. Họ mang sự đơn giản của mình vào quá trình đó, và vì họ kém nhạy bén với những gì còn lại nên họ chỉ có một quan tâm duy nhất ở mỗi thời điểm, tôi cực kỳ thích cách anh chàng Gump học thổi kèn harmonica, tôi cũng thèm khát có được niềm vui thích như thế khi trải nghiệm bất kỳ điều gì, cả ngày lẫn đêm, cả lúc vui và lúc buồn, cả lúc thành công lẫn lúc từ bỏ tất cả, Gump luôn chọn harmonica đồng hành. Anh chàng đơn giản đến mức sẵn sàng từ bỏ những tiêu chuẩn về vật chất thông thường vốn mang lại nhiều áp lực cùng gánh nặng để sống thật với chính mình. Nếu là tôi, tôi không chắc mình có đủ dũng khí để làm điều tương tự, bởi tôi còn bận đắn đo cân nhắc, sợ được sợ mất như bao nhiêu người khác cũng là nạn nhân của một xã hội giáo dục ra những con người coi trọng vật chất và địa vị.

[Carmela · Rating 2 out of 5]

Ho preferito di gran lunga il film
Questo libro non mi è piaciuto tantissimo sopratutto il finale... Il film che è peraltro uno dei miei preferiti ha una trama diversa ma sono proprio quelle differenze che lo rendono migliore poi nel film forrest si mette insieme con il suo amore di sempre è poi lei muore Questa è la vera fine ..non ci sono neanche le frasi che amavo del film.. Stupido è chi stupido fa e la vita è come una scatola
Di cioccolatini non sai mai quello che ti capita... Insomma questo libro non mi è piaciuto

[Henry Sandiford · Rating 5 out of 5]

Forrest Gump is a story about a mentally disabled man and how he finds his way in the world. The book is told through his perspective in a manner that is rather simple. Throughout the book he has his ups and downs through out his life but he ends up rather being very successful and also very lucky as well. I would recommend this book to anyone and the reason I gave this 5 stars was because the author has Forrest tell his story so simple that even the smartest of them can sometimes be dumbfounded.

[Danny · Rating 3 out of 5]

I can see that the movie was based on this book, but the movie took A LOT of artistic license. Essentially Gump is way more flawed than the movie would suggest.

Most of the events in the movie occur in some fashion in this book, but way more stuff happens to him in the book.

It was interesting reading the book of a movie I like so much. I won't be able to watch the movie again without boring the c**p out of everyone with "that's not how it happened in the book" commentary.

[Masahito Ueto · Rating 4 out of 5]

1. PENGUIN level3
2. 5/24 45min, 5/25 40min
3. idiot, ordinary school, harmonica, Vietnam, president, marry, kids
4. I like Forrest's personality because he is strong and tried anything. I think he has many talents, but he doesn't have fortunate.
5. I thought Forrest is strong. If Iwere idiot, I wouldn't be alive like Forrest. I hope all idiot can live like Forrest, and read this book. I heared the movie is published, so I want to watch it.

[Haruka Fujimoto · Rating 4 out of 5]

1. Penguin readers level3
2. 7/9 30min 7/11 40min 7/13 40min 7/14 20min
3. Seven words summary
Forrest Gump-idiot-school-friend-Jenny-bullying-married
4a. He got married with Jenny. He also got a baby.
4b. He is idiot, but he could get a happy life !!
5. This story is very good I think. I want to watch this movie one!

[John Earl · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read the book in about 34hrs. It was totally unexpected and was a hilarious account of a man I still wonder is real. The story is a non-stop rollercoaster ride that had me laughing out loud with every page. I recommend it to anyone who wants something out of the ordinary!

[Elly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Awesome. Siapa yang bisa tahu jalan pikiran seorang idiot savant yang berhasil menemukan jalan hidupnya walau harus menempuh dan menemui berbagai hal menarik. I would love reading the book rather than the movie. Especially it is so funny.

[Kim Williamson · Rating 1 out of 5]

If you are reading this book to get a better look at the character Tom Hanks played in the movie, this is absolutely not the book for you. There is very little that ties the two together. Normally I like the book much better than the movie, not the case on this instance.

[Shawn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Unusual writing style. How did anyone ever recognize a movie in this one.

[Ranette · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the best books about a simple man who always wants to do good but has many interuptions in his life. Vietnam, shrimp fishing, and lots of wealth.

[Suzy Molnar · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very different than the movie. I liked it better, actually.

[Christopher Walsh · Rating 5 out of 5]

Finally sat down and read this, and was glad that it wasn't like the movie. Very good read.

[Kirsten Brown · Rating 3 out of 5]

Enjoyed it!