Schulz and Peanuts: A Biography

I have read and loved the comic strip Peanuts since the late 60's. Charles Schulz, its creator, was universally accepted as a cheerful, God-fearing, all-American guy. This book reveals the truly sad, tortured man he was behind the scenes. Although this book was rather depressing at times, it opens us to the genius of Schulz crafting his personally reflective work. Another fascinating story is the building of the marketing juggernaut of Peanuts, encompassing everything from greeting cards to books to toys. Fans ask, was Schulz Charlie Brown? This book unmasks Schulz as Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Schroeder, Linus, and Lucy at different times in his life.