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The Great Santini

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The Great Santini by Pat Conroy tells the story of Bull Meecham, a stern Marine officer whose harsh discipline and high expectations challenge his family life. His son Ben, a talented athlete, struggles to meet his father's demanding standards while seeking his own identity. This semi-autobiographical novel explores the complex relationship between father and son and the lasting impact of a strong legacy.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This novel will resonate with readers interested in family dynamics, military life, and coming-of-age stories. Fans of emotionally rich, character-driven fiction will find it particularly compelling.

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#1 New York Times bestselling author Pat Conroy's classic semi-autobiographical novel of a harsh Marine father and his son's struggle to come into his own.

"Robust and vivid...full of feeling." --Newsday

This is the story of Bull Meecham, the epitome of the Marine officer. Demanding, authoritarian, as tough a disciplinarian at home as at the base, Bull is a difficult man to please, and even harder to love.

This is also the story of Ben Meecham, Bull's oldest son. A gifted athlete whose best never satisfies his father, Ben must balance his own ambition with his father's expectationsβ€”and decide what course he will chart for himself and what kind of man he will become.

Piercing, bittersweet, and unforgettable, The Great Santini is Pat Conroy's semi-autobiographical lens into fathers and sons, and the powerful legacy one man can leave behind.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780063347632

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 September 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Collins

Edition: Large type / large print edition

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 41.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 862g

Pages: 816

About the Author

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.

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