J.M. Barrie - Tommy and Grizel: "Never ascribe to an opponent motives meaner than your own"

The biography chronicles the life of Sir James Matthew Barrie, detailing his journey from a large family in Kirriemuir to becoming a celebrated playwright and author. Despite initial resistance from his family, he pursued literature, graduating from the University of Edinburgh. Barrie's early career included journalism and theatre, with notable works like "Peter Pan" emerging from his experiences with the Llewelyn Davis family. His marriage to actress Mary Ansell and subsequent literary successes shaped his legacy, culminating in his death in 1937, leaving behind a rich body of work.