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wrote on December 18, 2021
Started re-reading The Great Santini today, for the fifth or sixth time, and decided to delve a bit more into the life of the author. I have read all of his books, I believe, and count him as not just one of the South’s greatest authors, but one of the greatest American authors.
His writing is so full of passion and misery and honesty, simply put, he compares favorably with any Nobel prize winner or other major award winner in my opinion.
I am sure he is entertaining the good folks in heaven with his stories.
His writing is so full of passion and misery and honesty, simply put, he compares favorably with any Nobel prize winner or other major award winner in my opinion.
I am sure he is entertaining the good folks in heaven with his stories.
Agency Reply:
Dave, you touched the core of his writing: "passion and misery and honesty" Yes that is our irreplaceable Pat Conroy - we keep his works close to our heart. As always we are happy to hear from readers like you, his family and other readers love seeing these messages.
In fact I read you message early to Kathy Harvey Pat's sister who always reads the guest book and we both enjoyed it over the phone...
In fact I read you message early to Kathy Harvey Pat's sister who always reads the guest book and we both enjoyed it over the phone...