LIFE OF RICHARD YATES

Where did Yates go to school?

Avon old farms, conneticut

How was Yates described as a student?

melancholic and struggled with his mental health

What interests did Yates curate at school?

journalism

what did Yates do after school?

joined the US army serving in germany and france during WW2

Where was Yates born?

Yonkers, NYC

Who were Richard Yates’ parents?

Vincent Yates and Ruth Walden

What happened to his parents?

divorced when he was three, much of his childhood spent in different towns and residences

What happened to Yates after he returned from war?

worked as a journalist and a freelance ghost writer (briefly for Robert Kennedy)

Where did he work as a publicity writer?

remington road

When was rev road published?

1961

What did Yates do in 1948?

marries Sheila bryant, daughter of Charles bryant

When did he divorce Sheila Bryant?

1959

How many kids did he have with Bryant?

two, Sharon and Monica

What did Yates do in 1968?

marry martha speer

What was the name of Speer and Yates’ daughter?

Gina

When did Yates die, of what?

1992, emphysema due to his heavy smoking

What did yates struggle with his entire life?

alcoholism, avid smoker and meal breakdowns

How did Yates deal with his mental issues?

in and out of psychatriasts offices but didn’t trust them, given various types of medication

What is interesting about the relationship between Frank and Yates

they were the same age in 1955

Who did Yates predominantly live with as a child?

his mother

What was his debut and only successful novel?

rev road