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The Town Where J.D. Salinger Lived

Perhaps it takes living in the same town as a man to really get to know him. Here’s just a brief excerpt, from an excellent reflection on the reclusive author’s unique relationship with Cornish, New Hampshire – the town where J.D. Salinger and his wife lived for more than fifty years:

To Emily Robbins, Jerry and Colleen Salinger’s house next door was a regular stop when she and her brother Nick were raising money for Cornish Elementary School projects or out trick or treating.

One year, the couple forgot to buy Halloween treats and instead handed out pencils.

“Well, this is lame,” Robbins said she and Nick decided, once out of earshot.

Their mother, however told them, “Save those pencils.”

Jan 30, 2010 :: Tagged under: , , , , :: #