Jack Matthews (22 July 1925 – 28 November 2013) was an American novelist, short story writer, essayist, playwright and former professor. He published 7 novels, 11 story collections, a novella, and 8 volumes of essays. He was an avid book collector, and many of his book finds served as a basis for his essays and the historical topics he explored in his fiction. His 1972 novel The Charisma Campaigns was nominated by Walker Percy for the National Book Award. He has often made 19th century America and the Civil War period the setting for his fiction, starting with his 1981 novel Sassafras and most recently with the 2011 novel Gambler's Nephew (which tells the story of how an abolitionist accidentally kills an escaped slave) and a 2015 story collection Soldier Boys: Tales of the Civil War. His plays have been performed at multiple theaters around the country.
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Some of their strengths
Jack Matthews has many admirable traits.
Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Imaginative, Creative, Optimistic, Compassionate, Loyal, Intense, and Confident.
Intuitive and Imaginative
According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Jack Matthews is someone who is a highly intuitive, creative and imaginative person who is very loyal, caring and compassionate to others. A person who defines themself by their friends and what groups they belong to.
Warm and Caring
Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Jack Matthews well know them as someone who can be warm, caring, and compassionate, like a lamp or torch.
Independent and Organized
According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Jack Matthews as someone who is independent, organized, inventive, and generous.
A person who is curious and a loves learning, who seems to always know what to say, who has an optimism that can overcome any difficult situation, and who seems to be able to master almost any skill.
Charismatic and Playful
Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Jack Matthews is someone who is used to being the center of attention, and who has a playful approach to dealing with life.
They are also someone who is active, giving, optimistic, and cheerful, and who possesses a charisma that attracts friends and admirers.
Traditional and Patient
According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Jack Matthews tends to be someone who is a patient person that is very emotional, has a very sharp memory, has an ability to understand people, and who tends to be traditional and frugal.
Some of Jack Matthews's challenges
While Jack Matthews has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.
For example, Jack Matthews can be Emotional, Standoffish, Arrogant, Status-seeking, Difficult, Perfectionist, and Domineering.
Emotional and Standoffish
One of Jack Matthews's key challenges is that they are someone who can be emotional and standoffish.
Jack Matthews must also exercise caution as they can have difficulty dealing with responsibility, authority, or criticism.
Domineering and Impatient
Jack Matthews is someone who can be demanding, egotistical, and controlling, can have a lack of judgment regarding personal finances, be argumentative and stubborn, and who can have a tendency to be withdrawn and spend time in self-imposed isolation.
Sensitive and Money-oriented
Finally, Jack Matthews also can have mood swings, be overly sensititive, and be a bit rigid and materialistic.
