My Life with Charlie Brown

My Life with Charlie Brown is a posthumously published collection of autobiographical essays, interviews, and articles written by Charles M. Schulz, the creator of the globally renowned Peanuts comic strip. Compiled by M. Thomas Inge for the University Press of Mississippi, the volume was released in 2010 to offer readers a more intimate look at the man behind the world's most famous beagle and his neighborhood companions. It serves as an essential companion for scholars and fans who wish to understand the evolution of Schulz’s creative philosophy throughout his decades-long career.

The design of the book reflects the academic yet accessible nature of the University Press of Mississippi's library of cartoon studies. By gathering disparate writings from across Schulz's life, the book presents a chronological and thematic narrative that highlights his quiet introspection and his commitment to the art of the comic strip. The work was well-received by critics and Peanuts historians alike, who lauded it for humanizing Schulz without stripping away the mystery that made his daily panels such a profound part of twentieth-century American culture.