“His ignorance was as remarkable as his knowledge” (British…). When Sir Arthur Conan Doyle said this, he was not talking about himself, but the statement applied to him. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was born on May 22, 1859, and although his parents didn't know it, on that day one of the greatest writers of his time was born. Doyle was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, to Mary and Charles Doyle. Arthur Conan Doyle had an interesting and eventful life, even though he was born into a financially unstable family. The harsh conditions made him a stronger person. His life has had its ups and downs, but his experiences during his childhood and adult life, as well as the inspiring people he met, will ultimately influence his future stories. Arthur Conan Doyle's childhood had a direct impact on the books he wrote and the path he took in life. Arthur's mother had an inspiring effect on his life. As the Dictionary of Literary Biography says, "Conan Doyle's mother, Mary Foley Doyle, was well-read and a great storyteller, two characteristics clearly responsible for directing his interests toward literature" (British... ). Early in Arthur's life, Mary Doyle was very influential in helping him find his passion for writing stories. This passion for writing was easily visible to his mother, and she strove to provide him with every opportunity to succeed in life: “See the talent. Young Arthur, the strong and practical Mary Doyle provided him with an excellent education despite their difficult circumstances and eventually accompanied him to medical school" (530). His mother did all she could to s 'ensure that an education was available to him She wanted to ensure that he had... middle of paper ...... effect on his works "Conan Doyle died at Windlesham, his home in Crowborough, Sussex. , and at his funeral, his family and members of the spiritualist community celebrated rather than mourned the occasion of his passage beyond the veil. .”British writer. “Arthur Conan Doyle.” Www.kirjasto.sci.fi. 2008. Internet. May 15, 2010. .This article shows the effects of his life experiences on the way he writes in his books. He uses his own actions to appear heroic. Doyle's second wife, Jean, said: "My husband's mother was a very remarkable and cultured woman. She had a dominant personality, wrapped in a most charming feminine exterior..”