It’s hard to say without reading it. Maybe he just wanted to keep his family private, and only told the stories of his public exploits.
“Maybe he just wanted to keep his family private, and only told the stories of his public exploits.”
I was thinking the same thing. After all he grew up and lived during a time when the man was the public face while his home and family were private. Also I’m sure he told the stories that were sure to sell and those