He was the most iconic face in Hollywood — a symbol of rugged masculinity, patriotism, and the American frontier. But who was the real man behind the myth? In American Titan, New York Times bestselling author Marc Eliot peels back the legend of John Wayne to reveal a far more complex and contradictory figure. From his humble origins as Marion Morrison to his rise as one of the biggest box office stars in cinema history, Eliot explores the ambitions, insecurities, politics, and personal struggles that shaped — and sometimes haunted — the Duke. A compelling portrait of a man who didn’t just reflect America, but helped define it.
