And So It Goes -- Charles J. Shields

from madisonmckenzie

As an avid fan of his work, I was extremely excited to read this. I always like to know the 'method behind the madness' as it were, and this book showed a very thorough and detailed look into the mind of one of my favorite authors. It read like a novel, with the hints and nuances of real life shi...

from wilsonknut

Charles Shields' authorized biography of Kurt Vonnegut, Jr., And So It Goes, has caused some controversy lately. Vonnegut died a little less than a year after beginning to work with Shields on the biography. Jill Krementz, Vonnegut's widow, refused to participate even when Kurt was alive, and Mar...

from datrappert

In my late teens and early 20s, I devoured everything Kurt Vonnegut had written, even searching through the old magazine stacks at my local library to dig up stories in publications such as The Saturday Evening Post that had never been reprinted. My father, who frequently picked up and read books...

from BellaFoxx

When I agreed to read this book and write this review, the only thing I knew about Kurt Vonnegut Jr. was he had written "Slaughterhouse-Five". After reading this biography, I know feel I know everything about him. Of course that's not really true. Mr. Shields covers Mr. Vonnegut's life from begin...

from jennyo

This isn't even my review, but I have to say, I'm having to fight to be the first one in the house to read this book. My husband and stepson both immediately grabbed it and said, "I want to read this one the SECOND you're through!" Will add more when I've finished the book. ______________________...