M. Scott Peck Died (The Road Less Traveled)

[Gloria]

M. Scott Peck Dies (The Road Less Traveled)


http://www.usatoday.com/life/people/2005-09-26-peck-obi...

Posted 9/26/2005 11:06 PM Updated 9/26/2005 11:09 PM



'Road Less Traveled' author dies at 69
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Author M. Scott Peck, who wrote the best-seller The Road Less Traveled and other novels, has died. He was 69.

Peck died Sunday at his home in Connecticut, longtime friend and Los Angeles publicist Michael Levine said. He had suffered from pancreatic and liver duct cancer.

Born in New York City, Peck received his bachelor's degree from Harvard College in 1958 and his doctorate from the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in 1963. He served in the U.S. Army between 1963 and 1972.

Peck spent more than 10 years in the private practice of psychiatry and had his first book The Road Less Traveled published in 1978. The self-help book that begins, "Life is difficult," has sold more than 6 million copies in North America and been translated into 20 languages. By the mid-1990s, the book had made 258 appearances on The New York Times best-seller list.

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[stellanoir]

1. RIP

he was one of the more thoughtful ones.

Always enjoyed his writing.

[GreenPartyVoter]

2. Thanks for letting us know

[crispini]

3. Very sad.

A wonderful author with lots of good things to say. RIP.

[SlowDownFast]

4. People of the Lie

Heavy book.

Peck's analysis of lies and liars gives a good insight into why and how these evil fucks do what they do.

The Road Less Travelled was one of first books I read during the beginning of my spiritual/conscious awakening.

Godspeed Dr. Peck.

[rooboy]

5. Agreed - People of the Lie is a must read for anyone ...

who wants to understand the evil that lurks inside the BFEE.

[idiosyncratic]

6. Yes, I agree. Everyone should read "People of the Lie."

Sorry to hear of his death. That book was one of my favorites and it certainly explains a lot . . .

[Hello_Kitty]

9. I'll pick up a copy. I get the best book recommendations on DU! n/t

[riverwalker]

7. People of the Lie

was one of the best I've ever read. To understand evil, it is a must.
Rest In Peace, and thank you for sharing your light.

[JNelson6563]

12. I second that sentiment

That was one of the most enlightening books I ever read.

RIP good Doctor. :cry:

[AspenRose]

8. WOW I didn't even know he was sick

Sad.

[Wilms]

10. .

[KT2000]

11. How sad

I am sorry to hear this. The Road Less Traveled and People of the Lie were important books in my life. Thank you Dr. Peck.

[Jeanette in FL]

13. So sad to hear

I didn't know that he was sick either. Rest in Peace.

[boston bean]

14. oh so sad, i can credit him for helping my family.

saw him in boston over 10 years ago and he was great.