East of Eden

This book helped me make sense of the quote that often pops up when you open Goodreads:

“All art is autobiographical, the Pearl is the oysters art” (or something along those lines lol)

It became so clear about half way in that this book was Steinbeck pouring out everything his life had gifted him thus far; lessons, questions and offerings...really cool to have that seamlessly woven throughout and inseparable from a compelling story.

Now reading ‘Journal of a Novel: The East of Eden Letters' to learn about his process writing the book.

Literature! Who would have thought!