MacKinlay Kantor (February 4, 1904 – October 11, 1977), born Benjamin McKinlay Kantor, was an American journalist, novelist and screenwriter. He wrote more than 30 novels, several set during the American Civil War, and was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1956 for his 1955 novel, Andersonville. He also wrote the novel Gettysburg, set during the Civil War.
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Some of their strengths
MacKinlay Kantor has many admirable traits.
Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Altruistic, Intellectual, Intelligent, Imaginative, Diplomatic, Bold, and Confident.
Idealistic and Altruistic
According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, MacKinlay Kantor is someone who is an idealist and an altruist who possesses an innovative, intellectual, and analytical mind, and who approaches life in an optimistic and easygoing manner. A person who is known for being a good partner.
Constant and Serious
Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know MacKinlay Kantor well know them as someone who can be determined, unmoving, and firm, like a rock or a high mountain.
Imaginative and Sentimental
According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe MacKinlay Kantor as someone who is imaginative, sentimental, and in touch with emotions.
A person who has extremely good memory and analytical skills, likes to make sure that everyone gets along, enjoys all kinds of situations and people, has a talent for travel and languages, and who makes lifelong friends.
Altruistic and Ambitious
Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, MacKinlay Kantor is someone who is the type of person who rallies behind a group, cause, or community, and who enjoys being dedicated to a higher cause of some sort.
They are also someone who is active, giving, optimistic, and cheerful, and who possesses a charisma that attracts friends and admirers.
Altruistic and Innovative
According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, MacKinlay Kantor tends to be someone who sacrifices things for the good of others and wants to do "good" in the world. Who is often thought of as an innovator or rebel who thrives when trying to chase a breakthrough of some sort, who has a clear and sound mind, and who can be charming and sociable.
Some of MacKinlay Kantor's challenges
While MacKinlay Kantor has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.
For example, MacKinlay Kantor can be Rebellious, Emotionally Distant, Hesitant, Narcissistic, Arrogant, Status-seeking, and Irritable.
Rebellious and Emotionally Distant
One of MacKinlay Kantor's key challenges is that they are someone who can be rebellious and emotionally distant.
MacKinlay Kantor must also exercise caution as they can have difficulty dealing with responsibility, authority, or criticism.
Irritable and Moody
MacKinlay Kantor is someone who can be irritable and moody, have a tendency to experience self-doubt, be too secretive, can take too many risks, and who can have an extreme approach to managing personal finances.
Serious and Callous
Finally, MacKinlay Kantor also can be too giving, come across as too "high and mighty", and can have a hard time expressing feelings.
