Table of Contents

Early Life/Childhood.............................................................................page 1

High School Life..................................................................................page 2

College Life/First Novel........................................................................page 3

List of Novels/Awards..........................................................................page 4

Character Analysis..............................................................................page 5

American Dream/Controversy...............................................................page 6

Family Life..........................................................................................page 7

Conclusion..........................................................................................page 8

Reflective Endnotes.............................................................................page 9

Annotated Bibliography.........................................................................page 10