Well, I couldn't resist weighing in one more time on the book - Lams and others who haven't read it just skip this -. There were a few times I almost decided to stop reading it also but of course couldn't. Collins does acknowledge some positive things about GL - like his loyalty to friends and his dedication to his craft and art - but seems to give these short shrift compared to his almost obsession with writing about GL's problems. Having known a few people who have struggled with addictions, I don't think Collins does enough to acknowledge GL's accomplishment in conquering his. I also agree that there was a huge emphasis on money.
I guess to a writer that's what is interesting to write about and I'm sure writers and publishers know what sells books. I noticed that parts of the book were serialized in a Toronto newspaper before it was released. I've often wondered how the book was received critically and by the public. Anyone know?
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"It took most of my time to do what never was done" -- GL
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