(May 27, 1912–June 18, 1982), was an American author. In 1958 he won the National Book award for writing The Wapshot Chronicle. His other works include: The Wapshot Scandel; Bullet Park; The Way Some People Live; The Brigadier and the Golf Widow.
In The Wapshot Chronicle, 1957, John Cheever wrote:
Fear tastes like a rusty knife and do not let her into your house. Courage tastes of blood. Stand up straight. Admire the world. Relish the love of a gentle woman. Trust in the Lord.3748