Up Close: John Steinbeck by Milton Meltzer
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The Grapes of Wrath. Tortilla Flat. Of Mice and Men. Reading John Steinbeck's novels is still a rite of passage for generations of American Students. Far more than just required reading in English class, his writing captures the sights, smells, and sounds of some of the most turbulent eras of American history, from the crippling poverty of the Depression to the Vietnam War.
Steinbeck was equal parts journalist and author, and he dedicated enormous amounts of time to eyewitness reporting. He never hesitated to thro himself into a dangerous situation if it meant he would better understand another person's experiences. Steinbeck could be a difficult man, and he fought his way through three stormy marriages while struggling with alcoholism. But he was also a loyal son and friend, and was always willing to drop everything to seek out life's next great adventure.
Steinbeck was equal parts journalist and author, and he dedicated enormous amounts of time to eyewitness reporting. He never hesitated to thro himself into a dangerous situation if it meant he would better understand another person's experiences. Steinbeck could be a difficult man, and he fought his way through three stormy marriages while struggling with alcoholism. But he was also a loyal son and friend, and was always willing to drop everything to seek out life's next great adventure.
