Paul Zindel's writings spoke for kids who went through difficult and tough times during adolescence. One magazine described his fiction as "a dazzling juggling act of despair, hilarity, uncertainty, and deep love." Zindel's works such as My Darling, My Hamburger, I Never Loved Your Mind, and the classic The Pigman solidified his reputation as a popular children's writer. This biography spans the late author's incredible life and legacy.