Bukowski's Life Embodies the American Dream

Bukowski's life embodies the American dream, a man fights for what he wants and achieves his wildest dreams. The genius in Bukowski's work was not in overcoming unbelievable odds or developing himself into a shining literary light. It was his simple ability to be completely, unflinchingly honest with himself,. especially the worst parts of himself. This is the real story of Bukowski's success, his comfort with himself as a failure.