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A Lowcountry Heart
Reflections on a Writing Life
Taschenbuch von Pat Conroy
Sprache: Englisch

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Final words and heartfelt remembrances from bestselling author Pat Conroy take center stage in this winning nonfiction collection, supplemented by touching pieces from Conroy's many friends.

This new volume of Pat Conroy's nonfiction brings together some of the most charming interviews, magazine articles, speeches, and letters from his long literary career, many of them addressed directly to his readers with his habitual greeting, "Hey, out there." Ranging across diverse subjects, such as favorite recent reads, the challenge of staying motivated to exercise, and processing the loss of dear friends, Conroy's eminently memorable pieces offer a unique window into the life of a true titan of Southern writing.

With a beautiful introduction from his widow, novelist Cassandra King, A Lowcountry Heart also honors Conroy's legacy and the innumerable lives he touched. Finally, the collection turns to remembrances of "The Great Conroy," as he is lovingly titled by friends, and concludes with a eulogy. The inarguable power of Conroy's work resonates throughout A Lowcountry Heart, and his influence promises to endure.

This moving tribute is sure to be a cherished keepsake for any true Conroy fan and remain a lasting monument to one of the best-loved masters of contemporary American letters.

Praise for A Lowcountry Heart

"A fascinating look into the mind of one of the South's greatest authors . . . something to remember him by and cherish for years to come."-The Clarion-Ledger

"Fans of Conroy . . . will relish the chance to spend more time with him in this glowing valedictory to his life and writing . . . Eloquent, folksy, and sometimes brutally honest."-Publishers Weekly

"A moving and proper tribute to a true Southern icon."-The Florida Times-Union

"Elegant essays [that] will not disappoint."-The Washington Post

"Resplendent . . . As always, his storytelling, word choice and rhythm are gorgeous, almost lyrical."-USA Today
Final words and heartfelt remembrances from bestselling author Pat Conroy take center stage in this winning nonfiction collection, supplemented by touching pieces from Conroy's many friends.

This new volume of Pat Conroy's nonfiction brings together some of the most charming interviews, magazine articles, speeches, and letters from his long literary career, many of them addressed directly to his readers with his habitual greeting, "Hey, out there." Ranging across diverse subjects, such as favorite recent reads, the challenge of staying motivated to exercise, and processing the loss of dear friends, Conroy's eminently memorable pieces offer a unique window into the life of a true titan of Southern writing.

With a beautiful introduction from his widow, novelist Cassandra King, A Lowcountry Heart also honors Conroy's legacy and the innumerable lives he touched. Finally, the collection turns to remembrances of "The Great Conroy," as he is lovingly titled by friends, and concludes with a eulogy. The inarguable power of Conroy's work resonates throughout A Lowcountry Heart, and his influence promises to endure.

This moving tribute is sure to be a cherished keepsake for any true Conroy fan and remain a lasting monument to one of the best-loved masters of contemporary American letters.

Praise for A Lowcountry Heart

"A fascinating look into the mind of one of the South's greatest authors . . . something to remember him by and cherish for years to come."-The Clarion-Ledger

"Fans of Conroy . . . will relish the chance to spend more time with him in this glowing valedictory to his life and writing . . . Eloquent, folksy, and sometimes brutally honest."-Publishers Weekly

"A moving and proper tribute to a true Southern icon."-The Florida Times-Union

"Elegant essays [that] will not disappoint."-The Washington Post

"Resplendent . . . As always, his storytelling, word choice and rhythm are gorgeous, almost lyrical."-USA Today
Über den Autor
Pat Conroy (1945–2016) was the author of The Boo, The Water Is Wide, The Great Santini, The Lords of Discipline, The Prince of Tides, Beach Music, The Pat Conroy Cookbook: Recipes of My Life, My Losing Season, South of Broad, My Reading Life, and The Death of Santini.
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2017
Genre: Importe, Lyrik & Dramatik
Rubrik: Belletristik
Medium: Taschenbuch
ISBN-13: 9780385343534
ISBN-10: 0385343531
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: Conroy, Pat
Hersteller: Random House Publishing Group
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de
Maße: 210 x 132 x 18 mm
Von/Mit: Pat Conroy
Erscheinungsdatum: 03.10.2017
Gewicht: 0,382 kg
Artikel-ID: 124023688
Über den Autor
Pat Conroy (1945–2016) was the author of The Boo, The Water Is Wide, The Great Santini, The Lords of Discipline, The Prince of Tides, Beach Music, The Pat Conroy Cookbook: Recipes of My Life, My Losing Season, South of Broad, My Reading Life, and The Death of Santini.
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2017
Genre: Importe, Lyrik & Dramatik
Rubrik: Belletristik
Medium: Taschenbuch
ISBN-13: 9780385343534
ISBN-10: 0385343531
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: Conroy, Pat
Hersteller: Random House Publishing Group
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de
Maße: 210 x 132 x 18 mm
Von/Mit: Pat Conroy
Erscheinungsdatum: 03.10.2017
Gewicht: 0,382 kg
Artikel-ID: 124023688
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