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Impressions of Autobiographies, Titles, First Lines, and Other Writing Forms

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Other Impressions of Autobiographies, Titles, First Lines, and Other Writing Forms Norman Bel Geddes - industrial designer and theatrical stage designer  (April 27, 1893 – May 8, 1958) "Miracle in the Evening"  - Autobiography from the 1950's   Jennifer Moxley - American poet from San Diego. Now lives and teaches writing in Maine. (1964- ) Stephen King - American author from Maine.  (1947 - )  Has sold over 350 million books. Many of his novels have been made into renowned films  ( Carrie, Shawshank Redemption, the Shining, Misery ).  John Muir - Naturalist and Essay Writer, Environmental Activist (1838-1914). He is the namesake of "Muir Woods" in Marin County. Legend has it that instead of hiking on the path, he would walk from tree branch to tree branch high in the redwoods of northern California.  Partly responsible for the helping establish the National Parks. African-American Poetry (survey of the 20th cent