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And So It Goes: Kurt Vonnegut: A Life,Used
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From the author of Mockingbirdthe first authoritative biography of Kurt Vonnegut Jr., a writer who forever altered American literatureIn 2006, Charles Shields reached out to Kurt Vonnegut in a letter asking for his endorsement for a planned biography. The first response was no ("A most respectful demurring by me for the excellent writer Charles J. Shields, who offered to be my biographer"). Unwilling to take no for an answer, propelled by a passion for his subject, and already deep into his research, Shields wrote again and this time, to his delight, the answer came back: "O.K." For the next yeara year that ended up being Vonnegut's lastShields had unprecedented access to Vonnegut and his letters.While millions know Vonnegut as a counterculture guru, antiwar activist, and satirist of American culture, few outside his closest friends and family knew the full arc of his extraordinary life. And So It Goes changes that, painting the portrait of a man who made friends easily but always felt lonely, sold millions of books but never felt appreciated, and described himself as a humanist but fought with humanity at large. As a former public relations man, Vonnegut crafted his image carefullythe avuncular, curlyhaired humoristthough he admitted, "I myself am a work of fiction."The extremely wide and overwhelmingly positive review coverage for And So It Goes has been nothing less than extraordinary and confirm it as the definitive biography of Kurt Vonnegut.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'And So It Goes: Kurt Vonnegut: A Life'? A: The biography focuses on the life of Kurt Vonnegut Jr., detailing his journey as a celebrated author and his impact on American literature.
- Q: Who is the author of this biography? A: The biography is written by Charles J. Shields.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on October 16, 2012.
- Q: How many pages does 'And So It Goes: Kurt Vonnegut: A Life' have? A: This biography consists of 544 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book a first edition? A: Yes, this is a first edition of the biography.
- Q: What kind of reviews has 'And So It Goes' received? A: The book has received overwhelmingly positive reviews, being praised as the definitive biography of Kurt Vonnegut.
- Q: Does the book include personal insights from Kurt Vonnegut? A: Yes, the author, Charles Shields, had unprecedented access to Vonnegut and his letters, providing personal insights.
- Q: Is the book suitable for readers unfamiliar with Kurt Vonnegut? A: Yes, the biography is suitable for all readers, including those who may not be familiar with Vonnegut's work.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'And So It Goes'? A: The biography explores themes of loneliness, creativity, and the complexities of Vonnegut's life as a writer and humanist.