Better Times Than These; a Novel by Winston Groom
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Book Title
Better Times Than These; a Novel by Winston Groom
Author
Winston Groom
Lifespan
1943-2020
Author Biography
Winston Groom, a renowned author, was born in Washington, D.C., but spent his formative years in Mobile, Alabama. Despite initially intending to pursue a legal career, his passion for writing led him to graduate with an AB degree in English from the University of Alabama. Groom's experience serving in the US Army during the Vietnam War deeply influenced his literary works, including his critically acclaimed novel Better Times Than These and the widely recognized Forrest Gump, which was adapted into a successful film. With numerous accolades to his name, Groom's contributions to literature have been acknowledged by esteemed institutions and organizations.
Publisher
Alabama Authors of the 19th & 20th Centuries, edited by Beverley Park Rilett, http://AlabamaAuthors.org
Publication Date
1978
Original Publication
Better Times Than These; a Novel. New York; Summit Books, 1978.
Collection
Citation
Groom, Winston, “Better Times Than These; a Novel by Winston Groom,” Alabama Authors of the 19th & 20th Centuries, accessed October 5, 2024, https://alabamaauthors.org/items/show/8235.