Chronicles the life of twentieth-century American writer John Steinbeck, discussing his childhood and education, his checkered work history, and his determination to be a success as an author.
Profiles over sixty United States authors representing different eras, cultures, and genres who have made their mark in history, including Benjamin Franklin, Emily Dickinson, and W.E.B. DuBois.
Offers an introduction to the life and work of author F. Scott Fitzgerald, focusing on his struggle to overcome the character flaws that frustrated his attempts to reach his goals.
