"The Catcher in the Rye" by J.D.Salinger

"The Catcher in the Rye" by J.D.Salinger is a book that ventures into the mind of a confused, neglected 16 year old boy called Holden Caulfield as he runs away from conformity endeavoring to find his place and meaning in life. The story of Holden is depressing and sad, as you witness the triumphs and ordeals that approach him. Holden confronts many difficulties coping in a society in which he does not fit. Instead he is left out of the crowd as a phony.
In most of Holden's ordeals, a common issue in our society and in the book is revealed through the life of Holden. …