Pat Conroy
3 SeriesPat Conroy (1945-2016) was an American author known for his literary fiction and non-fiction, drawing heavily from his experiences as a military brat and his complex family dynamics. His novels, The Prince of Tides and The Great Santini, were adapted into Academy Award-nominated films. The Great Santini, despite being fiction, significantly impacted his family relationships, ultimately aiding in reconciling with his father.
Author: Pat Conroy Rewritten synopsis: In "The Prince of Tides," Tom Wingo journeys to New York to help his troubled sister, Savannah, a poet on the brink of suicide. As he works with her psychiatrist, Tom unravels the dark secrets of their South Carolina childhood, marked by abuse and tragedy. His exploration into the past forces Tom to confront his own demons and the dysfunctional dynamics of his family. Through this painful journey, Tom seeks redemption and healing, hoping to save both his sister and himself.
