First published 2021
Acclaimed novelist John Williams strips away the myth to reveal the relentless grind of a writing career. From scraping by on a teacher's salary to chasing literary acclaim, he recounts the joys, setbacks, and sheer determination that fueled his creative journey. At the core, an uncompromising artist driven to create despite the indifference of the world.
Genres: literary-fiction, american-fiction, 20th-century, non-fiction, biography-memoir, 21st-century, academic
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: creative-journey, uncompromising-artist
Period: 20th-Century, 21st-Century
850 pages · Hardcover · Library of America