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John Healy’s biography chronicles the rise and fall of a U.S. chess talent who, despite early promise, succumbed to alcoholism and homelessness. The book presents a stark, empathetic look at how addiction and societal neglect can devastate even the brightest minds.
First publish date: 1988
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Biography
Authors: John Healy
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