By the time he was twenty, Carver was the father of two children. ... During this time, he began writing seriously and publishing his stories. ... At the same time, alcohol increasingly began to affect his life. ... At the time, she was engaged to marry an officer in the Air Force. ... During the time she worked for him, she and the blind man became friends. ...

• Word Count: 11148
• Approx Pages: 45
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School