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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Look for special features inside. Join the Random House Reader’s Circle for author chats and more. Pat Conroy's success as a writer is deeply tied to his family history. As the eldest of seven, he witnessed the harsh behavior of his father, Marine Corps fighter pilot Donald Patrick Conroy, during their turbulent childhood spent moving between military bases in the South. The release of The Great Santini brought acclaim but also a rift that further strained their already fragile family dynamics. In this poignant narrative, Pat reflects on the healing power of love, even amidst deep-seated wounds. In Don Conroy's later years, he unexpectedly shifted to defend his son's honor, showcasing a complex relationship that evolved over time. The Death of Santini is a heartfelt exploration of reconciliation, emphasizing the belief that "in families there are no crimes beyond forgiveness." Praise highlights Conroy as a brilliant storyteller and a master of sarcasm, with his writing described as painful yet lyrical and addictive. His deep familial bonds resonate throughout the narrative, making it a vital and often humorous read that fans will cherish.
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The Death of Santini, Pat Conroy
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- Erscheinungsdatum
- 2014
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- Titel
- The Death of Santini
- Untertitel
- The Story of a Father and His Son
- Sprache
- Englisch
- Autor*innen
- Pat Conroy
- Erscheinungsdatum
- 2014
- Einband
- Paperback
- Seitenzahl
- 384
- ISBN10
- 0385343523
- ISBN13
- 9780385343527
- Reihe
- Schlagwörter
- Sachbücher, Wahre Geschichten, Lebenshilfe, Liebe, Familie, Persönliche Entwicklung, Beziehungen, Biographien
- Bewertung
- 3,85 von 5 Sternen
- Beschreibung
- NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Look for special features inside. Join the Random House Reader’s Circle for author chats and more. Pat Conroy's success as a writer is deeply tied to his family history. As the eldest of seven, he witnessed the harsh behavior of his father, Marine Corps fighter pilot Donald Patrick Conroy, during their turbulent childhood spent moving between military bases in the South. The release of The Great Santini brought acclaim but also a rift that further strained their already fragile family dynamics. In this poignant narrative, Pat reflects on the healing power of love, even amidst deep-seated wounds. In Don Conroy's later years, he unexpectedly shifted to defend his son's honor, showcasing a complex relationship that evolved over time. The Death of Santini is a heartfelt exploration of reconciliation, emphasizing the belief that "in families there are no crimes beyond forgiveness." Praise highlights Conroy as a brilliant storyteller and a master of sarcasm, with his writing described as painful yet lyrical and addictive. His deep familial bonds resonate throughout the narrative, making it a vital and often humorous read that fans will cherish.