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A lowcountry heart : reflections on a writing life / Pat Conroy.
Record details
- ISBN: 0385530862
- ISBN: 9780385530866
- Physical Description: xiv, 300 pages : illustrations (some colour)
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York : Nan A. Talese/Doubleday, [2016]
- Copyright: ©2016
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| Immediate Source of Acquisition Note: | LSC 34.00 |
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| Subject: | Conroy, Pat. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
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- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stroud Branch | 813.54 Conro | 31681020026704 | NONFICPBK | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
A collection of letters, interviews and magazine articles spanning the career of the best-selling author ofThe Prince of Tides is complemented by some of Conroy's top-selected pieces of short nonfiction, his speeches and a poignant letter to his grandson. - Baker & Taylor
A collection of letters, interviews, and magazine articles spanning Conroy's long literary career is supplemented by pieces from the authors many friends. - Baker & Taylor
"A Lowcountry Heart: Reflections on a Writing Life by Pat Conroy is a new nonfiction collection of letters, interviews, and magazine articles spanning Conroy's long literary career, supplemented by touching pieces from the beloved author's many friends. A Lowcountry Heart collects some of Conroy's most charming pieces of short nonfiction, 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 getting motivated to exercise, and processing the loss of dearly missed friends, Conroy's lighthearted and eminently memorable pieces offer a unique window into the life of a true titan of Southern writing. In addition, A Lowcountry Heart also includes some of Conroy's most beloved speeches and interviews, a touching letter to his grandson, and a beautiful introduction from his widow, the novelist Cassandra King. Finally, the collection turns to remembrances of The Great Conroy, as he is lovingly titled by friends, including his eulogy. This moving tribute is sure to be a cherished keepsake for any true Conroy fan, and a lasting monument to one of the best-loved writers of contemporary American letters"-- - Random House, Inc.
Final words and heartfelt remembrances from bestselling author Pat Conroy take center stage in this winning nonfiction collection, supplemented by touching pieces from Conroyâs many friends.
This new volume of Pat Conroyâs 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, âHey, out there.â Ranging across diverse subjects, such as favorite recent reads, the challenge of staying motivated to exercise, and processing the loss of dear friends, Conroyâs 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 Conroyâs legacy and the innumerable lives he touched. Finally, the collection turns to remembrances of âThe Great Conroy,â as he is lovingly titled by friends, and concludes with a eulogy. The inarguable power of Conroyâs 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
âA fascinating look into the mind of one of the Southâs greatest authors . . . something to remember him by and cherish for years to come.ââThe Clarion-Ledger
âFans 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.ââPublishers Weekly
âA moving and proper tribute to a true Southern icon.ââThe Florida Times-UnionÂ
âElegant essays [that] will not disappoint.ââThe Washington Post
âResplendent . . . As always, his storytelling, word choice and rhythm are gorgeous, almost lyrical.ââUSA Today
