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The legendary author whose book shocked a world he shunned has died at age 91 in New Hampshire. In a statement, the iconic author’s son said Salinger died of natural causes at his home. He had lived for decades in self-imposed isolation in a small, remote house in Cornish, N.H.

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Catcher in the Rye was the first book I ever read through and through without stopping (except to eat and pee). I identified so strongly with Holden Caulfield that I began to question my place in the universe. I recommend all read this novel (if you haven’t all ready) and read it again if you have read it.