It was a good book by a very interesting man. Michener's book isn't a straight autobiography or a straight memoir; it is a little of both. The reader will get his account of his early life and careers in the military and as an essentially freelance writer, his writing approach and philosophy of life, with several anecdotes both funny and sad. Throughout, he cites many books that were important to him. This is a good read. ( )

A favorite memoir by a fellow Swarthmore alum. ( )