Hemingway's Paranoia Return to the U.S. and His Life After Settlement

In October 1960, renowned author Ernest Hemingway found himself grappling with intense paranoia and financial concerns, leading to a significant change in his living situation. After returning to New York, Hemingway became convinced that he was under surveillance, believing that the FBI was monitoring his every move. This anxiety prompted him to remain in his wife Mary’s apartment, refusing to venture outside. To alleviate his distress, Mary decided to take him to Idaho, where they were welcomed by local physician George Saviers. Hemingway's mental state was further complicated by his longing for Cuba, a place he had recently left due to the political upheaval following Fidel Castro's rise to power and the nationalization of properties owned by Americans. The couple had departed Cuba on July 25, 1960, leaving behind cherished art and manuscripts in a bank vault in Havana. This period marked a tumultuous time in Hemingway's life, as he struggled with his mental health, financial worries, and a profound sense of loss for the life he had built in Cuba. The move to Idaho was an attempt to find solace and stability amidst the chaos of his thoughts and the external world. #mooflife #mof #MomentOfLife #ErnestHemingway #1960 #Idaho #Paranoia #FbiSurveillance