Louis L'amour

In this podcast, recorded at the Academy of Achievement's 1984 Summit in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Louis L'Amour recalls his youth in tough economic times. He recounts his hard times as a teenage wanderer but notes that he never stopped educating himself, reading whatever he could. He tells the Academy's student delegates what it takes to succeed as a writer, and urges them to embrace their individuality and overcome whatever obstacles they confront.