Some people dream of being a sports star or an astronaut, others of being a president or a doctor, Michael Crichton dreamed of being a writer . Crichton's books have grossed millions of dollars worldwide and continue to sell even after his untimely death in 2008. Michael Crichton began writing at a young age, his genius taking him to Harvard Medical School where Crichton graduated and pursued a career as a writer. Michael Crichton's work was influenced by brilliant writers and the scientific achievements that Crichton grew up around, leading Crichton to write many science thrillers.Michael Crichton was born on October 23, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois . Crichton's family included his parents, John Henderson Crichton and Zula Miller Crichton, his siblings, Douglas Crichton, Kimberly Crichton and Catherine Crichton. Michael Crichton was married five times to Joan Radum (1965-1970), Kathy St. Johns (1978-1980), Suzanne Childs (1981-1983), Annie-Marie Martin (1987-2003) and Sherri Alexander (2005- 2008). . Crichton had two children, Taylor Crichton who he had with Annie-Marie Martin, and John Michael Todd Crichton, born after Crichton's death. Taylor Crichton was born on February 2, 1989, and John Michael Todd Crichton was born on February 12, 2009. Michael Crichton lived in Los Angeles, California for the latter part of his life. Crichton died on November 4, 2008 after losing a secret battle with cancer. Crichton was 66 years old at the time of his death. Michael Crichton was born into writing, his father was a journalist so he grew up around creative writing. At the age of fourteen, Crichton published an article he had written in the New York Times, while the article was travel related, this would be Crich's debut...... middle of paper ...... be made into a very successful film. Next, Crichton created the hit television series ER, which would go on to win numerous awards. Crichton would then reside in Los Angeles, California, where he would eventually lose a private battle with cancer. Crichton's book Jurassic Park was undoubtedly his most popular book. The writing is incredible, Crichton keeps you in suspense throughout the story. Jurassic Park has captured a new nightmare for readers, dinosaurs. Crichton created slow, fast, deadly giants who struck fear into the hearts of readers. The novel is an enjoyable read and easily a favorite of many readers. But Jurassic Park isn't the only Crichton book with spectacular writing, all of Michael Crichton's books have amazing writing, keeping the reader interested and turning the pages. Michael Crichton's writing was scientific and creative, Crichton was a spectacular author.