Why ban The Catcher in the Rye?
According to FBI profilers, this book is often found in the possession of serial killers. This book has been banned or challenged by people who object to its offensive language, disrespect for adult authority, sexually explicit and emotionally disturbing scenes, including molestation and mental illness. What is a J.D. Salinger thing to say? I’m sick of just liking people. I wish to God I could meet somebody I could respect. Who is this J. D. Salinger? • Jerome David Salinger, born New York City, Jan. 1, 1919; parents were successful importers of Kosher cheese; lived in beautiful apartment on Park Avenue. • Attended many prep schools, as well as Valley Forge Military Academy (1934-36) (not unlike Holden Caulfield’s school history). • 1937 to 1938, studied at Ursinus College and New York University, graduating from neither. • Fell in love with Oona O’Neill, daughter of Eugene O’Neill, writing each other daily letters; was shocked when she married much older actor, Charlie Chaplin. • Draf
