The above is, I’m afraid, an example of Survivor bias. Famous people have biographies written about them. These novels concentrate on aspects of their lives that are salient (though not necessarily relevant). There are probably thousands (if not millions) of people who had similar upbringings but who never got famous enough for someone to write a book about them. Other examples are:
Lots of great chefs shout at their staff, therefore, to be a great chef you have to shout at your staff
The above is, I’m afraid, an example of Survivor bias. Famous people have biographies written about them. These novels concentrate on aspects of their lives that are salient (though not necessarily relevant). There are probably thousands (if not millions) of people who had similar upbringings but who never got famous enough for someone to write a book about them. Other examples are:
Lots of great chefs shout at their staff, therefore, to be a great chef you have to shout at your staff
Ditto great film directors