Kerouac, le vagabond

Kerouac's battles with drinking seem central to understanding his life and work. I wonder what led Ann Charters to emphasize this aspect so heavily.

Kerouac's personality feels vividly portrayed, but I was curious whether certain aspects of his inner life or relationships were simplified or omitted.

Given Kerouac's extensive life, I wonder what criteria Ann Charters used to select the most impactful moments for this biography.