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How long does it take to read Homeward Bound?

Elaine Tyler May

Homeward Bound by Elaine Tyler May takes about 5 hours 19 minutes to read at 250 words a minute.

About 5 hours 19 minutes

A weekend read

First published 1988. 290 pages, about 79,750 words.

11 days at 30 minutes a day

Estimate based on 275 words per page.

At other speeds

Slow, 150 words a minute 8 hours 52 minutes
Average, 250 words a minute 5 hours 19 minutes
Fast, 400 words a minute 3 hours 19 minutes

The page count is the median across 7 editions, so your copy may differ. How we calculate.

About the book

"In Homeward Bound, noted historian Elaine Tyler May uncovers startling connections between the Cold War and family life, challenging assumptions of the "happy days" of the 1950s. This new edition includes up-to-date information and references throughout, with an epilogue that examines the legacy of the Cold War since September 11th, 2001"--Jacket.

Subjects: Social conditions, Baby boom generation, History, Family, Families, Condiciones sociales

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