JOHN STEINBECK John Ernst Steinbeck was born on February 27,1902, in Salinas, California. He was the third of four children. His mother, Olive, was a school teacher in Big Sur, California, previous to her marriage to John's father. After they were married the family mover to Salinas in 1...

Of Mice and Men John Steinbeck was one of the best American authors of all time; however some of his books are very controversial due to the language, the derogatory names, and the treatment of mentally challenged people. Two of his most famous novels are "Of Mice and Men" and "Gra...