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Jack London: An American Life by Earle G. Labor chronicles the adventurous life of acclaimed American author Jack London, who rose from poverty to literary fame with works like The Call of the Wild and White Fang. Growing up amid hardship and manual labor, London ventured into diverse professions and joined the Klondike gold rush, eventually turning his experiences into successful adventure stories and socialist non-fiction. Throughout his career, he grappled with financial instability and contradictions in his values, embodying both socialist ideals and capitalist success. Labor explores London's complex relationships, including his tumultuous marriage with Charmian Kittredge. Sensitive topics include references to attempted suicide and sexual exploitation.