I'm not really sure why the response to Alexander's biography has been so negative here. This biography correctly identifies that one of the major reasons for Salinger's allure is that he wants nothing to do with us as the public is drawn by his refusal to interact. Salinger was one of the twentieth century's greatest writers. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. Chaplin was 31 years older then O'Neill and they ended up with having eight children together. This has welcome detail, but could have used more on back-and-forth with editors and the notorious mystery of the Hapworth non-publication (outside of the New Yorker appearance). Margaret is much over in the field of literature compared to Hollywood. As a writer, I am sure that Salinger's self-absorption has tremendously lowered the quality of his later works, but only time can prove whether this is a true assumption or not. This has welcome detail, but could have used more on back-and-forth with editors and the notorious mystery of the Hapworth non-publication (outside of the New Yorker appearance). This biography correctly identifies that one of the major reasons for Salinger's allure is that he wants nothing to do with us as the public is drawn by his refusal to interact. The fact is that there won't be an outstanding biography concerning Mr. Salinger until after his death. Updated January 23, 2020 J. D. Salinger (January 1, 1919–January 27, 2010) was an American author mostly known for his seminal teenage-angst novel The Catcher in the Rye and numerous short stories. J.D. Salinger was one of the twentieth century’s greatest writers. Salinger — and the first since the author's death — Kenneth Slawenski admirably tries to mine the writer's secrets for answers. Salinger: A Biography [Alexander, Paul] on Amazon.com. There was a problem loading your book clubs. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. Obviously, only a fool would attempt to do the same thing Hamilton did given the public record. Please try again. Sold by ZeroVector and ships from Amazon Fulfillment. I think that this writer did the best he could with the amount of litigious landmines around him. Salinger: A Life. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. A biography without his cooperation is inherently non-conclusive and hardly in-depth. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. He was also one of its most elusive. A biography without his cooperation is inherently non-conclusive and hardly in-depth. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. He was also one of its most elusive. This is a relatively short, but always interesting, biography of the reclusive author. Alexander's research also took him to newly available archives at Princeton, Yale, Harvard, and Columbia universities, NYU, and the New York Public Library. Recommended as a 'must read' to all Salinger enthusiasts and a pleasure to all readers of literary biography. As always, Salinger does not want to talk about his life. It explores Salinger's life, with emphasis on his military service in World War II, his post-traumatic stress disorder, his subsequent writing career, his retreat from fame, his religious beliefs and his relationships with teenage girls. A wonderful biography that documents just how insufferable J.D. After making his mark on the American literary scene, Salinger retreated to a small town in New Hampshire where he hoped to hide his life away from the world. Alexander...[has] succeeded in placing Salinger in the context of his times, and in finding in the author's life seeds of inspiration for his fiction.” ―Boston Globe, “Alexander has drawn an eerie portrait of an increasingly eccentric writer whose attempts to maintain his privacy [are] actually...a manipulative way of promoting himself and his books.” ―Library Journal, “Alexander documents, among other things, Salinger's nervous breakdown after World War II; his hatred of New York publishers; his hatred of Hollywood; and his ugly divorce from Clair Douglas.” ―Liz Smith, “For hardcore fans, this biography is a must.” ―Toronto Sun, “It is safe to say that Alexander will not be making any friends among the faithful by bringing us even closer to a man who wants to be known only as the creator of Holden Caulfield.” ―New York Magazine, “Alexander's volume is a major publishing event...A skilled investigative reporter, journalist, and biographer. Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2014. i really didn't like the way it was written. Eccentricity is a word many classic writers share in common. A view from an unbiased through biographer. Salinger: A Biography Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2001. Please try your request again later. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. Overview In researching Salinger: A Biography, journalist and biographer Paul Alexander conducted over forty interviews with major literary figures including George Plimpton, Gay Talese, Ian Hamilton, Harold Bloom, Roger Angell, A. Scott Berg, Robert Giroux, Ved … Find all the books, read about the author, and more. As long as he continues to finance a legion of lawyers to aggressively advance his interests (if those really are his interests), nobody is going to say much about him that cannot be substantiated by corroborative evidence. I say this with the admission that I do not know Mr. Alexander and have no vested interest in this particular work, but I did learn a tremendous amount about an author of whom I once admired greatly. These items are shipped from and sold by different sellers. After making his mark on the American literary scene, Salinger retreated to a small town in New Hampshire where he hoped to hide his life away from the world. Interesting book about an intriguing person, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 22, 2020. Sold by JKBEST and ships from Amazon Fulfillment. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. His nonfiction has appeared in numerous publications, including The New York Times, The Nation, New York Magazine, and The Daily Beast. Jerome David Salinger was born in Manhattan, New York, on January 1, 1919. In a new biography of the famously reclusive author J.D. Certainly we want more, but that is just not possible at the moment. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Please try again. Raise High the Roof Beam, Carpenters and Seymour: An Introduction. With dogged determination, however, journalist and biographer Paul Alexander captured Salinger's story in this, the only complete biography of Holden Caulfield's creator published to date. A former reporter for Time, he has written for numerous magazines, most recently including Mirabella and Rolling Stone. PAUL ALEXANDER is the author of many biographies, including Rough Magic, a biography of Sylvia Plath; Man of the People, a biography of John McCain; and Machiavelli's Shadow: The Rise and Fall of Karl Rove. This book does a good job of talking about the recluse. Of course, as a man, he led a most peculiar life but I do think Mr. Alexander wrote a fairly solid--non-tabloid--profile of him. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. He was also one of its most elusive. Obviously, only a fool would attempt to do the same thing Hamilton did given the public record. He had served as the ninth White House Press Secretary for United States Presidents John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson.Salinger served as a United States Senator in 1964 and as campaign manager for the 1968 Robert F. Kennedy presidential campaign. Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2010, the revelations and historic detail made my head spin...i will re-read 9 stories again. Shane Salerno and David Shields published a biography of the famed writer entitled Salinger. Please try again. This book does a good job of talking about the recluse. I say this with the admission that I do not know Mr. Alexander and have no vested interest in this particular work, but I did learn a tremendous amount about an author of whom I once admired greatly. Please try again. Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2014. Salinger, in full Jerome David Salinger, (born January 1, 1919, New York, New York, U.S.—died January 27, 2010, Cornish, New Hampshire), American writer whose novel The Catcher in the Rye (1951) won critical acclaim and devoted admirers, especially among the post-World War II generation of college students. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in, $23.13 Shipping & Import Fees Deposit to Slovakia. Salinger was born in 1919. Through without being tedious. Salinger Biography Is Blocked By ARNOLD H. LUBASCH . "J.D. Salinger has not made an effort to limit the release of the book, unlike the Hamilton biography. Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2014. A difficult subject, Paul Alexander presents a strong, clear picture, presented just about as sympathetically and fairly as it is possible to do. Personally, I wish the legend many more years of life and hope that he is content with the choices he has made. After making his mark on the American literary scene, Salinger retreated to a small town in New Hampshire where he hoped to hide his life away from the world. Please try again. Miriam's mother Nellie died before J.D. Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2010, the revelations and historic detail made my head spin...i will re-read 9 stories again. He was also one of its most elusive. Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2001. J.D. I have passed the book on to my friend and passed it on too . He is the author of biographies of Sylvia Plath, James Dean, and Andy Warhol. A difficult subject, Paul Alexander presents a strong, clear picture, presented just about as sympathetically and fairly as it is possible to do. Great read and the price was right. this is the best writing on the best writing ever. Though critically and commercially successful, Salinger led a mostly reclusive life. biography of J. D. Salinger was blocked yesterday by a Federal appeals court in Manhattan that said the book unfairly used Mr. Salinger's unpublished letters. Response from critics has been overwhelming. jds at D-day thru the, Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2007. Alexander surveyed numerous archives...to get his 'story'...Strongly recommended.” ―Choice. Something went wrong. One of its revelations was that there were about … Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. Alexander recounts the Ian Hamilton situation here--which essentially amounted to a would be biography getting sued over his use of private letters which Salinger wrote. Certainly we want more, but that is just not possible at the moment. Using the archives at Princeton, Yale, Harvard, Columbia, NYU and the New York Public Library as well as research in New York and New Hampshire, Alexander has created a great biography of Salinger that's further enriched by interviews with some of the greatest literary figures of our time: George Plimpton, Gay Talese, Ian Hamilton, Harold Bloom, Roger Angell, A. Scott Berg, Robert Giroux, Ved Mehta, Gordon Lish and Tom Wolfe. Margaret Salinger is a well known American Actress and a author.She was born with a golden spoon in her hand. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. Salinger Biography Personal Background. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 13, 2015. I'm not really sure why the response to Alexander's biography has been so negative here. With dogged determination, however, journalist and biographer Paul Alexander captured Salinger's story in this, the only complete biography of Holden Caulfield's creator published to date. Unable to add item to List. Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2013. Salinger: A Biography. Through without being tedious. He had a sister, Doris, eight years older. “As good a biography of Salinger as we're likely to get for a while. I'm not sure he could have done a better job than he did. Alexander recounts the Ian Hamilton situation here--which essentially amounted to a would be biography getting sued over his use of private letters which Salinger wrote. Something went wrong. Great read and the price was right. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Fans of the reclusive J.D. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. Salinger, whose nickname as a child was "Sonny," was born on New Year's Day 1919, in New York, New York, the second and last child of Sol and Marie (Miriam) Jillich Salinger. In researching Salinger: A Biography, journalist and biographer Paul Alexander conducted over forty interviews with major literary figures including George Plimpton, Gay Talese, Ian Hamilton, Harold Bloom, Roger Angell, A. Scott Berg, Robert Giroux, Ved … J.D. A view from an unbiased through biographer. Salinger was one of the twentieth century's greatest writers. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. Miriam's father died in 1909, the year before she met Solomon Salinger (a Chicago movie theater manager). Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 13, 2015. J.D. 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