![]() ![]() He moved in with his parents in Midland, Texas, and stayed with them until his marriage in 1952. With this sudden disability, Griffin was forced to return to the United States. While in the military, he was hit on the head and suffered a concussion, which later caused him to be struck blind while walking down a street one day in France. With the advent of World War II, Griffin did military service from 1942-45. His first work, The Devil Rides Outside, is an autobiographical account of his time there and personal struggles during this period of his life. ![]() Griffin also spent time at the Abbey of Solesmes contemplating a religious vocation. He ultimately received a certificate in piano and composition. Griffin was educated at the Institute de Tours, the University of Poitiers, and the Conservatory of Fontainbleau, all in France. ![]() : "John Howard Griffin, born June 16, 1920, in Dallas, Texas, was a writer, journalist, humanitiarian, and social critic. Griffin, John Howard, 1920-1980 Authoritative Name: ![]()
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