An American expatriate in Rome unearths his family legacy in this sweeping novel by the acclaimed author of The Prince of Tides and The Great Santini A Southerner living abroad, Jack McCall is scarred by tragedy and betrayal. His desperate desire to find peace after his wifes suicide draws him into a painful, intimate search for the one haunting secret in his familys past that can heal his anguished heart. Spanning three generations and two continents, from the contemporary ruins of the American South to the ancient ruins of Rome, from the unutterable horrors of the Holocaust to the lingering trauma of Vietnam, Beach Music sings with lifes pain and glory. It is a novel of lyric intensity and searing truth, another masterpiece among Pat Conroys legendary and beloved novels.
Praise for Beach Music Astonishing . . . stunning . . . The range of passions and subjects that bring life to every page is almost endless.--The Washington Post Book World Magnificent . . . clearly Conroys best.--San Francisco Chronicle Blockbuster writing at its best.--Los Angeles Times Book Review Pat Conroys writing contains a virtue now rare in most contemporary fiction: passion.--The Denver Post A powerful, heartfelt tale.--Houston Chronicle
A big, sprawling saga of a novel ( San Francisco Chronicle ), this epic family drama is a masterwork by the revered author of The Great Santini . Pat Conroys classic novel stings with honesty and resounds with drama. Spanning forty years, its the story of turbulent Tom Wingo, his gifted and troubled twin sister, Savannah, and their struggle to triumph over the dark and tragic legacy of the extraordinary family into which they were born. Filled with the vanishing beauty of the South Carolina Low Country as well as the dusty glitter of New York City, The Prince of Tides showcases an American original at his very best. Praise for The Prince of Tides This is a powerful book. . . . [Pat] Conroy is a master of language. -- The Atlanta Journal A big, sprawling saga of a novel . . . the kind you can hole up with and spend some days with and put down feeling that youve emerged from a terrible, wonderful spell. -- San Francisco Chronicle A literary gem . . . The Prince of Tides is in the best tradition of novel writing. It is an engrossing story of unforgettable characters. -- The Pittsburgh Press A masterpiece. -- Detroit Free Press Brilliant. -- Chicago Tribune
A Wall Street Journal Book Club pick The acclaimed bestseller about upheaval at a Southern military academy, hailed by Larry King as an American classic, by the legendary author of The Prince of Tides and The Great Santini In this powerful, mesmerizing, and acclaimed bestseller, Pat Conroy sweeps us into the turbulent world of four young men--friends, cadets, and blood brothers--and their days of hazing, heartbreak, pride, betrayal, and, ultimately, humanity. We go deep into the heart of the novels hero, Will McLean, a rebellious outsider with his own personal code of honor who is battling into manhood the hard way. Immersed in a poignant love affair with a haunting beauty, Will must boldly confront the terrifying injustice of a corrupt institution as he struggles to expose a mysterious group known as The Ten. Praise for The Lords of Discipline If you are reading another book when you begin The Lords of Discipline, prepare to set it aside. -- The Denver Post A work of enormous power, passion, humor, and wisdom [that] sweeps the reader along on a great tide of honest, throbbing emotion. -- The Washington Star Few novelists write as well, and none as beautifully. -- Lexington Herald-Leader
