Paul R. Theroux Follow

Paul R. Theroux (1922-2017) was born the third of Michigan State University (MSU) professor Frank H. Theroux’s seven children—all of whom went on to graduate from MSU. His father’s love of tennis inspired his children to also take up the game—especially Paul, who not only wound up with shelves full of trophies but also an inspiration for his book, Q-23. He was the cousin of authors Paul E. Theroux, Alexander L. Theroux, and Peter C. S. Theroux.