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The Inspiring Journey of Gary Paulsen: From Runaway to Celebrated Author

Gary Paulsen, a prolific author best known for his adventure stories for young readers, had a tumultuous childhood. At just 14, he ran away from home and traveled with a carnival, often struggling as a dedicated student. However, he found solace in reading, spending countless hours in his basement engrossed in books. His diverse careers spanned from construction worker to sailor, and he even competed in the grueling Iditarod race. After facing challenges in his personal life, including a difficult first marriage, he found stability with his second wife Ruth Wright, who collaborated with him on children's books.

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The Inspiring Journey of Gary Paulsen: From Runaway to Celebrated Author

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  1. Biographyof Gary Paulsen

  2. Childhood • Ran away from home at age 14 and traveled with a carnival

  3. Never a dedicated student when he was young, but developed a passion for reading at a early age.

  4. Spent hours in his basement reading alone.

  5. Careers • Jobs as an construction worker. • Ranch hand. • Truck driver. • Sailor. • Two rounds of 1,180-mile Alaskan dog sled race, the Iditarod.

  6. Family • First marriage ended because of his dependence on alcohol. The failure cost him his son and daughter.

  7. Family • Second wife Ruth Wright is a artist. • She and their son James illustrated a couple of his children books.

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