A baby born old. A life that moves backward. A destiny no one could ever understand.
When Benjamin Button enters the world as a seventy-year-old man, his bewildered parents have no idea how to raise a child who grows younger with each passing year. As Benjamin moves in reverse through love, ambition, and heartbreak, he faces a world that cannot accept what it cannot explain-and discovers that time itself can be both gift and curse.
Praised as "one of Fitzgerald's most imaginative and unforgettable stories," this classic blends humor, melancholy, and quiet wonder into a tale that explores identity, aging, and the fragile beauty of human connection.
If you enjoy thought-provoking storytelling, emotional depth, and a poignant twist on life's journey, this timeless short story will stay with you long after you finish it.
Open the pages-and witness a life lived backward, one extraordinary moment at a time.