Daniel Duke

Daniel Duke got a late start writing novels, publishing Man Camp when he was seventy-five. Late starts can be a blessing, however. Less time for negative reviews! River of Dreams was published the following year. And now Pursuit of Happiness is done. Like Dwight Freeman, lead character of the most recent book, Duke was born in Richmond, Virginia. A Yale grad, he served on the faculties of Lewis & Clark College, Stanford University, and the University of Virginia. Duke is blessed with a patient wife and a bevy of children and grandchildren. His novels address important issues, ranging from what it means to be a man in the 21st century to whether pursuing happiness is worth the effort.