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Mad at the WorldDiscover the fascinating life of John Steinbeck in 'Mad at the World,' the first comprehensive biography of the Nobel laureate in over 25 years. This compelling narrative by Pulitzer Prize finalist William Souder delves deep into Steinbeck's journey as a writer, marked by resilience during the Great Depression and a passion for social justice. Explore his extraordinary body of work, including classics like 'The Grapes of Wrath,' 'Of Mice and Men,' and
Discover the fascinating life of John Steinbeck in 'Mad at the World,' the first comprehensive biography of the Nobel laureate in over 25 years. This compelling narrative by Pulitzer Prize finalist William Souder delves deep into Steinbeck's journey as a writer, marked by resilience during the Great Depression and a passion for social justice. Explore his extraordinary body of work, including classics like 'The Grapes of Wrath,' 'Of Mice and Men,' and 'The Red Pony,' highlighting his profound empathy for humanity. Understand how Steinbeck grappled with the trials of life as he chronicled the struggles of the Dust Bowl migrants and the marginalized communities of Cannery Row while confronting issues like income inequality and ecological collapse. Despite his flaws and a complex personality filled with contradictions, Steinbeck's legacy as a champion for the voiceless continues to resonate today. This biography not only reveals the man behind the pen but also sheds light on the societal challenges that persist in contemporary discourse. With 464 pages of rich, detailed storytelling, 'Mad at the World' is a must-read for literature enthusiasts and history buffs alike. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9780393868326. Year: 2021. Publisher: W W Norton & Company.Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
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ISBN: 9780393868326
Year: 2021
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 464
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The first full-length biography of the Nobel laureate to appear in a quarter century, Mad at the World illuminates what has made the work of John Steinbeck an enduring part of the literary canon: his capacity for empathy. Pulitzer Prize finalist William Souder explores Steinbeck's long apprenticeship as a writer struggling through the depths of the Great Depression, and his rise to greatness with masterpieces such as The Red Pony, Of Mice and Men, and The Grapes of Wrath. Angered by the plight of the Dust Bowl migrants who were starving even as they toiled to harvest California's limitless bounty, fascinated by the guileless decency of the downtrodden denizens of Cannery Row, and appalled by the country's refusal to recognize the humanity common to all of its citizens, Steinbeck took a stand against social injustice?paradoxically given his inherent misanthropy?setting him apart from the writers of the so-called "lost generation."
A man by turns quick-tempered, compassionate, and ultimately brilliant, Steinbeck could be a difficult person to like. Obsessed with privacy, he was mistrustful of people. Next to writing, his favorite things were drinking and womanizing and getting married, which he did three times. And while he claimed indifference about success, his mid-career books and movie deals made him a lot of money?which passed through his hands as quickly as it came in. And yet Steinbeck also took aim at the corrosiveness of power, the perils of income inequality, and the urgency of ecological collapse, all of which drive public debate to this day.
Steinbeck remains our great social realis
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Freida does it agai!
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I loved everything about this book. I love that every book Freud's writes, I am never right about the ending there is always an amazing totally unexpected twist that blows your mind! Highly recommend to EVERYONE
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Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2026
★★★★★ 4
Calling all Freida Fans!!!
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4.5 stars!!!! Mrs. Freida McFadden Fans!!! This book was soooooo good!!! I started reading last night thinking I will read a few chapters before bed. Well, it is 2am 😊 so, I couldn’t put it down. All the characters are despicable…but it a good way. I had this one figured out; I did, and BAM! No I didn’t…then, twist after twist after oh s*** twist!!! Poor Ezra…sweet little Teddy….the rest, all despicable, but like I said; in such a wonderfully twisty way!!!
Naomi husband decides out of nowhere he wants a divorce. She later finds out there “is” another woman; Veronica. Their son Teddy gets shuffled back and forth from Jeremy's house to Naomi’s apartment, and……
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Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Addictive as almond M&M's
Format: Paperback
I once read a book that blew the whistle on the abuses in the system that produces young elite figure skaters and gymnasts. One mother said of another mother that she was very likeable, but she'd cut your throat behind your back. That describes a lot of Freida McFadden's heroines (and their besties) to a t.
At least one of the following always occurs in these novels.
1. If someone says, "Eh, I'm sure it's nothing," it's not. If someone believes their husband is too busy working to have an affair, he isn't. If someone suspects a knife is missing from the block, it is.
2. If a child or teen bitterly complains of being a victim of peer conflict, there's a good chance he/she is the instigator. They may even have committed or assisted in a murder in the past.
3. At some point, you will be told point blank that the character you have just spent a good chunk of the book with is the polar opposite. And even if you're familiar with the books, it may come as at least a partial surprise since this doesn't occur in most novels.
4. Everyone in the book has a secret, even if it's just hair dye.
5. There's also what I call the "Cold Case" rule: Don't argue near stairs. Ever. But I digress.
At first, happily married to a great guy Naomi Roth doesn't really protest when her husband Jeremy, after having changed the locks, insists that she go and stay at the apartment he bought for his now-deceased parents. She believes, despite a few stray doubts, that he is telling the truth when he says that it's just renovations and that it will be better this way - and he's even thoughtfully packed for her. However, soon after that, Naomi is told in no uncertain terms that Jeremy wants a divorce, which makes her a pariah with her fellow mothers, except one. Is her husband having an affair, and if so, what secrets does his mistress have? And who the heck committed the murder in the preface (there's almost one in every book, so it isn't much of a spoiler)?
As always, the author makes writing fiction look effortless, which if you've actually sat down to write some, know it usually isn't. Another addictive read.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2026
★★★★★ 5
a life in letters
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What a moving story. I thought I would be bored reading someone’s correspondence, I was not. This is a well written, interesting and moving book. A life in letters. Loved it.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2026
★★★★★ 4
Heartwarming & real!
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Life can be so difficult ...this story is about learning that we all make mistakes
along the way, doing the best we can. Its about learning to forgive ourselves. Beautiful.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2026