This is the highest rating I have given a Kerouac bio. I think it was due to the fact that it was the least brutal. Thus was a quite short book, relatively, and provided a look into his working and downward spiral without discussing ad nauseam. I think this is my last Kerouac bio for a while. I am working on my book and, though I love his works, his utter self destructive behavior leaves me vacant. ( )