The first half of a two-volume biography of writer Jack Kerouac,presented in a non-standard manner with focus on truth, accuracy,and clarity. A 100th Birthday Tribute. Primary sources are the foundation of both volumes, whichask "What manner of man was this? What autobiographical literaryvisions comprise his most popular works (On the Road & The Dharma Bums) --his masterpieces (Doctor Sax & Visions of Cody) -- and the more recentlypublished, including The Night Is My Woman & I Wish I Were You ? Herewas a genuine WRITER.