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Theo of Golden Becomes Global Phenomenon | Salt Lake City News
A self-published novel that started small has exploded into a global phenomenon—selling 3.5 million copies, hitting the New York Times bestseller list for 36 weeks, and now eyeing a major movie adaptation starring Tom Hanks. The story follows Theo, a mysterious stranger who buys portraits from a coffee shop in Golden and returns them to their subjects, sparking a chain of heartfelt revelations that transforms the town. Written by Allen Levi—a former lawyer, singer-songwriter, and brother of inspiration Gary—the book’s roots are deeply personal, with its core idea born from real-life…
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