London's remarkable life makes for good reading: He was a fearless explorer whose struggles to become a successful writer...

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JACK LONDON: A Biography

London's remarkable life makes for good reading: He was a fearless explorer whose struggles to become a successful writer filled his short life. Dyer makes it easy to marvel at the breadth and depth of London's early failures, which he overcame by self-discipline, including a regular routine of reading and writing, even when he was at sea--he didn't wait for inspiration. Through this well-written biography, readers gain a sense of London's spirit; he relished personal achievement ""for my own delight.

Pub Date: Oct. 1, 1997

ISBN: N/A

Page Count: 240

Publisher: Scholastic

Review Posted Online: N/A

Kirkus Reviews Issue: Sept. 15, 1997

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