Comments on: J.D. Salinger: The Catcher in the Sky http://jneilschulman.rationalreview.com/2010/01/j-d-salinger-the-catcher-in-the-sky/ @ Rational Review Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:42:48 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Janelle Bailey http://jneilschulman.rationalreview.com/2010/01/j-d-salinger-the-catcher-in-the-sky/comment-page-1/#comment-3042 Janelle Bailey Wed, 29 Jun 2011 13:06:17 +0000 http://jneilschulman.rationalreview.com/?p=2698#comment-3042 I am excited to see this classic with today's young hottest actors. I hope that the modern version would still adhere to the original composition with the touch of modern days so the viewers could relate into it. I am excited to see this classic with today’s young hottest actors. I hope that the modern version would still adhere to the original composition with the touch of modern days so the viewers could relate into it.

]]> By: Harry Klitza http://jneilschulman.rationalreview.com/2010/01/j-d-salinger-the-catcher-in-the-sky/comment-page-1/#comment-2932 Harry Klitza Sun, 12 Jun 2011 15:34:22 +0000 http://jneilschulman.rationalreview.com/?p=2698#comment-2932 Ever since I was "forced" to read The Catcher In The Rye, at the tender age of 14 (wow so long ago now), I can honestly say that Salinger's writing touched me on a deep level. The way he crafted that book it really was a thing of beauty on so many levels. I was deeply moved back then as a young boy and even recently I picked up Cather In The Rye once more and again I was moved. There are not too many books that I can read again (even years later) and have the book blow my mind all over again! What a wonderful post honoring this wonderful man, thank you! Harry Klitza Webmaster @ <a href="http://www.sunriseclock.org" rel="nofollow">Sunrise Clock</a> J.D. Salinger to be one of the greatest fiction writers Ever since I was “forced” to read The Catcher In The Rye, at the tender age of 14 (wow so long ago now), I can honestly say that Salinger’s writing touched me on a deep level.

The way he crafted that book it really was a thing of beauty on so many levels. I was deeply moved back then as a young boy and even recently I picked up Cather In The Rye once more and again I was moved.

There are not too many books that I can read again (even years later) and have the book blow my mind all over again!

What a wonderful post honoring this wonderful man, thank you!

Harry Klitza
Webmaster @ Sunrise Clock

J.D. Salinger to be one of the greatest fiction writers

]]> By: Mark http://jneilschulman.rationalreview.com/2010/01/j-d-salinger-the-catcher-in-the-sky/comment-page-1/#comment-2811 Mark Thu, 19 May 2011 04:38:00 +0000 http://jneilschulman.rationalreview.com/?p=2698#comment-2811 It would so great to see a modern day version of this classic starring some great young actor It would so great to see a modern day version of this classic starring some great young actor

]]> By: Avery K. http://jneilschulman.rationalreview.com/2010/01/j-d-salinger-the-catcher-in-the-sky/comment-page-1/#comment-2810 Avery K. Wed, 18 May 2011 13:12:40 +0000 http://jneilschulman.rationalreview.com/?p=2698#comment-2810 I'm a fan of three of the writers in your quartet, but I'm embarrassed to say I've never heard of the fourth member (Robert A. Heinlein). Thank you for the introduction -- I'm off to do some research. I’m a fan of three of the writers in your quartet, but I’m embarrassed to say I’ve never heard of the fourth member (Robert A. Heinlein).

Thank you for the introduction — I’m off to do some research.

]]> By: Emily http://jneilschulman.rationalreview.com/2010/01/j-d-salinger-the-catcher-in-the-sky/comment-page-1/#comment-2785 Emily Mon, 09 May 2011 20:29:13 +0000 http://jneilschulman.rationalreview.com/?p=2698#comment-2785 Taylor Lautner? Yeesh! I imagine many actors in Hollywood will be fighting over Holden. Most aggressive will be those that named their first child after the character, though they are likely too old for the role. Taylor Lautner? Yeesh!

I imagine many actors in Hollywood will be fighting over Holden. Most aggressive will be those that named their first child after the character, though they are likely too old for the role.

]]> By: Warren http://jneilschulman.rationalreview.com/2010/01/j-d-salinger-the-catcher-in-the-sky/comment-page-1/#comment-2771 Warren Tue, 03 May 2011 21:12:51 +0000 http://jneilschulman.rationalreview.com/?p=2698#comment-2771 I've only read Catcher, and I only ever knew that Salinger was a recluse. That was a great read -- thanks for all the insight! I’ve only read Catcher, and I only ever knew that Salinger was a recluse. That was a great read — thanks for all the insight!

]]> By: J. Neil Schulman http://jneilschulman.rationalreview.com/2010/01/j-d-salinger-the-catcher-in-the-sky/comment-page-1/#comment-284 J. Neil Schulman Tue, 02 Feb 2010 11:04:23 +0000 http://jneilschulman.rationalreview.com/?p=2698#comment-284 <blockquote> <a href="#comment-283" rel="nofollow"> <strong><em>Steve Reed:</em></strong> </a> <p><strong>“I’m pretty sure that whatever restrictions Salinger’s will or trust (if he did not die intestate) imposes on his heirs, executor, or trustees — regarding the sale of his literary rights to the movies — would not withstand a court challenge.”</strong></p> <p><strong>Another one of your unsupported <i>obiter dicta,</i> unfortunately. Can you supply any reasoning for your being thus “sure”? If such restictions can’t be made and enforced, the making of wills and trusts becomes pointless.</strong></p> <p><strong> </strong></p></blockquote> <strong>Wills appoint an executor. Trusts appoint trustees. The dead relinquish control to the living, and the living do as they please.</strong>


Steve Reed:

“I’m pretty sure that whatever restrictions Salinger’s will or trust (if he did not die intestate) imposes on his heirs, executor, or trustees — regarding the sale of his literary rights to the movies — would not withstand a court challenge.”

Another one of your unsupported obiter dicta, unfortunately. Can you supply any reasoning for your being thus “sure”? If such restictions can’t be made and enforced, the making of wills and trusts becomes pointless.


Wills appoint an executor. Trusts appoint trustees. The dead relinquish control to the living, and the living do as they please.

]]> By: Steve Reed http://jneilschulman.rationalreview.com/2010/01/j-d-salinger-the-catcher-in-the-sky/comment-page-1/#comment-283 Steve Reed Tue, 02 Feb 2010 08:07:54 +0000 http://jneilschulman.rationalreview.com/?p=2698#comment-283 <strong>"I’m pretty sure that whatever restrictions Salinger’s will or trust (if he did not die intestate) imposes on his heirs, executor, or trustees — regarding the sale of his literary rights to the movies — would not withstand a court challenge." Another one of your unsupported <i>obiter dicta,</i> unfortunately. Can you supply any reasoning for your being thus "sure"? If such restictions can't be made and enforced, the making of wills and trusts becomes pointless. They also usually aren't allowed to persist forever, true enough. But any overturning of such instruments typically comes from "public policy" issues (read: predatory politicians) or protesting second- and third-generation heirs (read: they just want the money). Neither situation has yet transpired, and neither is going to do so very soon. Your having Salinger as a literary inspiration doesn't give you (or anyone else in or out of Hollywood) any legal standing to challenge whatever choices he made.</strong> “I’m pretty sure that whatever restrictions Salinger’s will or trust (if he did not die intestate) imposes on his heirs, executor, or trustees — regarding the sale of his literary rights to the movies — would not withstand a court challenge.”

Another one of your unsupported obiter dicta, unfortunately. Can you supply any reasoning for your being thus “sure”? If such restictions can’t be made and enforced, the making of wills and trusts becomes pointless.

They also usually aren’t allowed to persist forever, true enough. But any overturning of such instruments typically comes from “public policy” issues (read: predatory politicians) or protesting second- and third-generation heirs (read: they just want the money).

Neither situation has yet transpired, and neither is going to do so very soon. Your having Salinger as a literary inspiration doesn’t give you (or anyone else in or out of Hollywood) any legal standing to challenge whatever choices he made.

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