Success Story by Robert Turner
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About this eBook
| Author | Turner, Robert |
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| Illustrator | Freas, Kelly, 1922-2005 |
| Title | Success Story |
| Note | Reading ease score: 83.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Success Story" by Robert Turner is a science fiction narrative penned in the early 1950s. The book explores the journey of Jefferson McKinney, a man marked by profound tragedies and struggles throughout his life, ultimately leading to a momentous achievement that seems to unravel into chaos. The novel presents a poignant exploration of both personal and societal themes, including the nature of success and the fragility of life amid adversity. The story follows Jeff McKinney from a troubled childhood marked by trauma, including the loss of his parents and extreme poverty, to adulthood where he grapples with love and betrayal. After a violent incident with his unfaithful wife, Jeff descends into despair but eventually begins to rebuild his life, finding solace in chemistry and ultimately achieving great success as a scientist. As he receives accolades for a groundbreaking drug discovery, his moment of triumph is shattered by a cataclysmic event. The narrative concludes with the birth of his son, signifying both hope and a cyclical pattern of struggle and success, leaving readers to ponder the complexities of existence and the true meaning of achievement in the face of life's unpredictability. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 32782 |
| Release Date | Jun 11, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 6, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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