A Lowcountry Heart: Reflections on a Writing Life

A Lowcountry Heart: Reflections on a Writing Life

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

This new volume of Pat Conroyâ€™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, â€œHey, 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, Conroyâ€™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 Conroyâ€™s legacy and the innumerable lives he touched. Finally, the collection turns to remembrances of â€œThe Great Conroy,â€ as he is lovingly titled by friends, and concludes with a eulogy. The inarguable power of Conroyâ€™s work resonates throughoutÂ 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

â€œA fascinating look into the mind of one of the Southâ€™s greatest authors . . . something to remember him by and cherish for years to come.â€â€”The Clarion-Ledger

â€œFans 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.â€â€”Publishers Weekly

â€œA moving and proper tribute to a true Southern icon.â€â€”The Florida Times-UnionÂ

â€œElegant essays [that] will not disappoint.â€â€”The Washington Post

â€œResplendent . . . As always, his storytelling, word choice and rhythm are gorgeous, almost lyrical.â€â€”USA Today
Country USA
Brand Dial Press Trade Paperback
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ReleaseDate 2017-10-03
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EANs 9780385343534

Country	USA
Brand	Dial Press Trade Paperback
Manufacturer	Dial Press Trade Paperback
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	Illustrations, unspecified
Color	Black
ReleaseDate	2017-10-03
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780385343534

A Lowcountry Heart: Reflections on a Writing Life

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