Aldous Huxley

Something pretty interesting about Huxley is all the hardships he went through. Apparently his mom died when he was only 14 years old then 3 years later he suffered from a disease that pretty much left him blind. As if things couldn't get any worse, his brother committed suicide three after that. Despite all these horrific and tragic events, he still pursued his degree in English literature. Considering how difficult life must have been to get through for him, it is really an inspiring thought to think he fought through it all to be one of the most influential writers of the 20th century.