Download or read book Jacksonville Family Album written by Wayne W. Wood and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book tells the fascinating story of the artist who created the monumental sculpture in Memorial Park in Jacksonville, Florida. The sculptor Charles Adrian Pillars has remained largely unknown since the 1924 unveiling of his sculpture titled "LIFE," which today is regarded by many art critics as Florida's greatest outdoor work of classical bronze statuary. In tracing the life of this complicated and conflicted artist, author Wayne Wood reveals a broader story about the larger-than-life characters who intersected with Pillars and the great sweep of historical events that punctuated his life. The twists and turns and drama of Pillars's life makes this book a must-read for art lovers, historians, and casual readers who are seeking a rollicking true story that rivals the most compelling works of fiction.