The Catcher in the Rye is Sixty-Five

Years ago when I was getting ready to move to the US, I made an intentional effort to read a lot of American literature. J.D. Salinger’s The Catcher in the Rye was on top of the list of recommendations that I received. I remember going to a used book store to find a copy and for some reason picked up copies in English, French and Spanish. I read all three at the same time over a three-month period – no particular reason, I just thought it would be a cool thing to do. I have the copies of the book prominently displayed in my home as a subtle reminder that you can do anything as long as you put your mind to it. I found out that today is the 65th year anniversary of the publication of this seminal book

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