Praise for UPTON SINCLAIR and the other American Century "I look forward to all of Kevin Mattson's works of history and I've notbeen disappointed yet. Upton Sinclair is a thoughtful, well-researched, and extremely eloquently told excavation of the history of theAmerican left and, indeed, the American nation, as well as a testamentto the power of one man to influence his times. Well done." --Eric Alterman, author of When Presidents Lie: A History of Official Deception and Its Consequences "A splendid read. It reminds you that real heroes once dwelt among us. Mattson not only captures Sinclair's character, but the world he inhabited, with deft strokes whose energy and passion easily match his subject's." --Richard Parker, author of John Kenneth Galbraith: His Life, His Politics, His Economics "From the meat-packing houses of Chicago to the automobile factories of Detroit to the voting booths of California, Upton Sinclair cut a wide swath as a muckraking writer who exposed the injustices rendered by American industrial capitalism. Now Kevin Mattson presents a much-needed exploration of this complex crusader. This is a thoughtful, provocative, and gripping account of an important figure who appeared equal parts intellectual, propagandist, and political combatant as he struggled to illuminate the 'other American century' inhabited by the poor and powerless." --Steven Watts, author of The People's Tycoon: Henry Ford and the American Century

Letter also discusses upcoming publication of "Sonnets to Craig, by George Sterling, with a preface by Upton Sinclair,"Floyd Dell's biography of Sinclair and the continuing success of Sinclair's Oil, including reviews.

This book is a personal account of the author's early years of marriage, written by the prolific American author and political activist, Upton Sinclair. In his compelling autobiography, Sinclair provides a detailed and honest account of his first marriage, a relationship that was fraught with challenges and struggles. As a celebrated writer and muckraker of his time, Sinclair's work was widely recognized and popular in the first half of the 20th century. In fact, he was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1943, a testament to his literary talent and contribution to American literature. This autobiography offers a unique insight into the life of a remarkable writer, as well as a glimpse into the cultural and social landscape of the era.