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wrote on July 15, 2023
I just showed a group of friends the film, The Water is Wide. I wanted to introduce them to Pat Conroy as I know they will love him as much as I do.
When I was first introduced to Pat Conroy, I had been refusing to read any books written by a man. I felt that if the protagonist was a woman, there was something disingenuous of a male author to think he could have a woman's voice. Then I read, Prince of Tides. A terrible story written so beautifully with the descriptions of nature and the deep soulful emotions from a man so deep and passionate, I had to read everything he had written. And, I did. I even read his book about baskeball. I know nothing about sports and have never had any interest in sports. But, this book is not just about basketball.
I was visiting my cousin in Florida when we found out that Mr. Conroy had died. We both burst into tears. No more Pat Conroy books. Oh no!
Having found this site, I am excited to find out about the authors he loved and you can bet, I'll be reading them too.
Rest in peace, Mr. Conroy. Thanks for the love.
When I was first introduced to Pat Conroy, I had been refusing to read any books written by a man. I felt that if the protagonist was a woman, there was something disingenuous of a male author to think he could have a woman's voice. Then I read, Prince of Tides. A terrible story written so beautifully with the descriptions of nature and the deep soulful emotions from a man so deep and passionate, I had to read everything he had written. And, I did. I even read his book about baskeball. I know nothing about sports and have never had any interest in sports. But, this book is not just about basketball.
I was visiting my cousin in Florida when we found out that Mr. Conroy had died. We both burst into tears. No more Pat Conroy books. Oh no!
Having found this site, I am excited to find out about the authors he loved and you can bet, I'll be reading them too.
Rest in peace, Mr. Conroy. Thanks for the love.
Agency Reply:
Dear Milly Mohr, I truly apologize for posting your message so much later than it was sent. I see myself in everything you wrote... Some time ago, while Pat was still with us I decided to read all his books in the order he created them.
It was an extraordinary experience even for me who had known Pat for decades...
It was a crescendo of master pieces that grew on me since it was interwind with so many other knowledge...
You did the same, you read Pat Conroy soul and mind... You are the reason his legacy is carried on. Thank you
It was an extraordinary experience even for me who had known Pat for decades...
It was a crescendo of master pieces that grew on me since it was interwind with so many other knowledge...
You did the same, you read Pat Conroy soul and mind... You are the reason his legacy is carried on. Thank you