Leonard Gardner is an American novelist, short story writer, and screenwriter whose work is characterized by its raw realism and dark pessimism. His novel Fat City is considered an American classic, offering a penetrating look at the struggles of its outsider characters. Gardner focuses on individuals grappling with harsh realities, rarely achieving their aspirations, employing a style devoid of cliché to present a deeply human portrayal of both despair and resilience.
A chronological story of the personal life of Dr. Leonard Gardner and his family and a ministerial history of the churches and related ministries that resulted. Additionally, he has authored fourteen Biblical books, which ex-posit selected passages of scripture.
Stockton, California. When two men meet in the gym - the ex-boxer Billy Tully and the novice Ernie Munger - their brief sparring session sets in motion their hidden fates, initiating young Munger into the 'company of men' and luring Tully back into training. 'Fat City' tells of their anxieties and hopes, their loves and losses, and the stubborn determination of their manager, Ruben Luna, who knows that even the most promising kid is likely to fall prey to some weakness