JD Salinger, my voice of reason, died 27 Jan 2010
JD Salinger, youth hero
JD gave me Holden Caulfield, the protagonist of his book, “Catcher in the Rye” which was published in 1951. I first read the book 50 years after its first publication–I was newly out of university, full of zits, repressed hormones and left-over teenage angst. Holden gave me perspective. In a one way conversation between me and the book (worn out and old) — suddenly, EVERYTHING MADE SENSE.
JD reminded me of one the lines in his seminal novel. He was the kind of author, whom I wished I knew, and that I could call him and “shoot the breeze” whenever I felt like it. Damn, it this was the case, I’m sure he’d be sick of me.
Rest in Peace, JD.
Thank you…
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“Catcher in the Rye” author JD Salinger dies
JD Salinger, Wikipedia
PS– this reminded me. To the person who borrowed my FIRST COPY of Catcher in the Rye, may sand fleas infest your armpits.
