"To millions around the world, Michael Jackson was an idol, a hero,even a king,".
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The hero-king can rally them, but ultimately the victory has to be won by the hero protagonist, with the help and sacrifice of his mismatched band of allies, representing the best of the various free peoples.
The American writer, who was hailed the king of the Beat generation and a hero to many young men, penned The Sea Is My Brother aged 20, based on his years as a merchant seaman.