"My Father's Gamble" <em>The Sign</em>
The young protagonist of this story witnesses the consequences of his father's alcoholism and poor money management skills for his entire family. The father takes out a loan to pay his debts in a time of uncertain employment. He loses the money, though he also has a habit of passing time in the local bar.
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<em>The Sign</em>
Robert E. Cormier Collection at Fitchburg State University's Amelia V. Gallucci-Cirio Library
April 1961
AnnaMary L. Consalvo
Katharine Covino
Elise Takehana
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English
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"Writer's work travels far" <em>Telegram</em>
This 1997 article in the <em>Telegram</em> chronicles Cormier's early life growing up in Leominster, from his father's work in the plastic factory and his untimely death, to his beginnings as a writer, through his ultimate success of <em>The Chocolate War</em> and<em> I Am the Cheese</em>. The article also discusses how integral Leominster is to Cormier's work and life.
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<em>Telegram & Gazette</em>
Robert E. Cormier Collection at Fitchburg State University's Amelia V. Gallucci-Cirio Library
9 March 1997
AnnaMary L. Consalvo
Katharine Covino
Elise Takehana
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English
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"Robert Cormier London, July 2000" <em>Achuka Special</em>
In this piece, Cormier recounts the "excruciating" experience of being bullied but counterbalances this terror with his serene picture of family life. Featuring prominently are comments on his father's work in the comb factories, his Irish and French ancestry, his work as a radio scriptwriter and newspaperman, the openness of his home office, and celebrating successful freelance work with his family.
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Robert E. Cormier Collection at Fitchburg State University's Amelia V. Gallucci-Cirio Library
5 September 2001
AnnaMary L. Consalvo
Katharine Covino
Elise Takehana
JPG, 8.5x11
English
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