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My, does Pat Conroy overwrite, wring every word out... And I relished every single second of it. I understand why those who don't like him, don't. But I'm a devotee from this day on. This is my first Conroy, I'm shocked to say, but it won't be my last.
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I enjoy Conroy's writing, plus. I love books about books.
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I loved this life in reading and how he read 200 pages a day, trying to 'out read his generation." I finished this book and ordered about a dozen new ones he referenced.
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I have always enjoyed Pat Conroy's ability with words. I enjoyed his book about the influences in his life and writing. Because I was a child growing up in the South slightly after Conroy, I was surprised that there is no mention in the book of the milestone of my childhood, To Kill A Mockingbird, which certainly influence me and others after me as much as Gone With the Wind. Perhaps it was an age thing. But I also saw no mention of Truman Capote, the writer whose fiction most reminds me of Conr
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Interesting list of books, I totally agree with his thoughts on Political Correctness being a curb on free speech. I think he gushed too much about War & Peace! The first part--about Gone With the Wind and his Mother--was the essence of the book for me.
Listening to this one and find myself sitting in the parking lot or driveway to hear just a little bit more. I have so much in common with Pat Conroy's mother--well at least in our intellectual lives. Although I hear Blythe Danner's voice in my br ...more
Listening to this one and find myself sitting in the parking lot or driveway to hear just a little bit more. I have so much in common with Pat Conroy's mother--well at least in our intellectual lives. Although I hear Blythe Danner's voice in my br ...more
The people, places, and authors who influenced Pat Conroy's writing.
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Jan 16, 2011
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On the cover, the author's name is significantly larger than the title. This is important, fellow readers. Alarms always go off in my head when I see the author's name displayed in type that is significantly larger than that of the title. Silly me, I had assumed this was a new Conroy book. Wrong. It's a collection of recycled essays that are (mostly) about Conroy's reading life. Lots of nice pieces.
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If you happen to love Pat Conroy's books, then this is another one you can add to that list..It was wonderful to read, as all his previous books were, and I am so glad I got to read it...I'm sure anyone out there will feel the same way if they happen to love his books as much as I do!!!
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