So it would seem foolish, would it not, to adjust our lives to the demands of a goal we see from a different angle every day?
Hunter S. Thompson is one of the most important American writers of the late 20th century. He published many books and is also known for inventing the writing technique called gonzo journalism.
Thompson’s early life was full of challenges. His father died when he was young and, as a teenager, Thompson spent a month in jail after assisting in a robbery, an event which left him unable to finish high school. However, he was a remarkably bright child and teenager, and he took an interest in sports and writing — interests that he would continue to pursue for the rest of his life.
Before Thompson became famous and when he was just 22 years old, he was asked by his friend for advice on life. A young and still unknown Hunter S. Thompson wrote a letter to Hume in response to his request.
A letter that was never intended to be published turns to be a thought-provoking writing that describes a profound way of pursuing life and the world for many after it was published in Letter of Note.
There is so much wisdom and enlightening perspectives in this letter. It provides an easy looking but a…
