J. D. Salinger (Jan. 1, 1919 – Jan. 27, 2010)
Jerome David Salinger passed away on Wednesday at the amazing age of 91. Salinger was the famed author of The Catcher in the Rye, Franny and Zoey, and a few short story collections.
The Catcher in the Rye follows Holden Caulfield (one of the most notorious figures in American literature) for a three day adventure in New York after he is expelled from his prep school for his non-conformist ways. His thoughts throughout the story are at times funny, lonely, sad and sentimental. He is witty and a little naughty but never unlikeable.
My second little boy, Holden, is named in honor of this incredible character.
At one time, The Catcher in the Rye was one of the most frequently censored books across the nation. Now it is one of the most widely read in high schools. This cult creating novel is a classic that will live on to inspire lively discussions and self-discovery.

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