Growing up, 1930-1946 -- Forging the Recognitions, 1947-1955 -- Investing in J R, 1955-1975 -- Slouching toward Carpenter's Gothic, 1975-1985 -- Going on A Frolic of His Own, 1985-1994 -- Agonizing over Agapē Agape, 1994-1998 -- Afterword by Sarah Gaddis.