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As a rule, I am not drawn to biographies. At times, I find them shallow and one-dimensional. They have a tendency of teasing rather than satisfying. 'The Life of Saul Bellow' is different. It is what biography should all be about. It is rich with the details and quality that shape the subject, but it goes further and shows how they were applied to a personal philosophy and creative process. Zachary Leader is an exceptional writer in his own right. His prose is so full of excitement and passion it is infectious. Writing the biography of a literary legend would be intimidating to a writer of lesser talent but he embraces it and delivers a book that is worthy of his subject. For anyone who loves literature or biographies, in general, I could not recommend 'The Life of Saul Bellow' more highly. An absolute tour de force and a must for any bookshelf.

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