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About Pat Conroy
American author, late 20th century
Pat Conroy was an American author of the late 20th century, known for his novels and memoirs. His books include The Water Is Wide, The Lords of Discipline, The Prince of Tides, and The Great Santini. Several of his works were adapted for film, and The Prince of Tides and The Great Santini received Oscar nominations. He is regarded as a leading figure in late 20th century American Southern literature, writing about the region and its people with a strong sense of place.
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Books by Pat Conroy
Beach Music
1995
My Losing Season
2002
The Pat Conroy cookbook
2004
The Prince of Tides
1986
South of Broad
2009