Yesterday, author J.D. Salinger, best-known for writing the American classic, "The Catcher In The Rye," passed away at the age of 91. Salinger was thought of by some as a controversial writer, but his work was loved by many. For years, and to this day, his groundbreaking novel has served as a staple to English classrooms nationwide, addressing topics such as teenage rebellion, the use of profanity, sexuality and identity. Salinger spent a much of his life out of the spotlight, despite a great deal of discussion of his writing. Years after the release of his last publication, during a rare telephone interview, he was quoted as stating, "There is a marvelous peace in not publishing. Publishing is a terrible invasion of my privacy. I love to write, but I write for myself and my own pleasure." It is likely that Salinger's writing has inspired many new authors to do just the same, helping many to discover how much fun writing can be. For anyone interested in exploring Salinger's other works, three that were published after Catcher were "For Esmé – With Love and Squalor," "Franny and Zooey" and "Raise High the Roof Beam Carpenters, and Seymour: An Introduction."