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Water Is Wide : a Memoir
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- ISBN
- 9780553381573
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Random House Publishing Group
ISBN-10
0553381571
ISBN-13
9780553381573
eBay Product ID (ePID)
1946774
Product Key Features
Book Title
Water Is Wide : a Memoir
Number of Pages
320 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2002
Topic
Rural, Personal Memoirs, Social History, Elementary, Literary, Educators, Ethnic Studies / African American Studies
Features
Reprint
Genre
Social Science, Education, Biography & Autobiography, History
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.6 in
Item Weight
8.4 Oz
Item Length
8.2 in
Item Width
5.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2005-285152
Reviews
"Reading PAT CONROY is like watching Michelangelo paint the Sistine Chapel." Houston Chronicle "A hell of a good story." The New York Times
TitleLeading
The
Dewey Decimal
372.9/757
Edition Description
Reprint
Synopsis
A "miraculous" ( Newsweek ) human drama, based on a true story, from the renowned author of The Prince of Tides and The Great Santini The island is nearly deserted, haunting, beautiful. Across a slip of ocean lies South Carolina. But for the handful of families on Yamacraw Island, America is a world away. For years the people here lived proudly from the sea, but now its waters are not safe. Waste from industry threatens their very existence unless, somehow, they can learn a new way. But they will learn nothing without someone to teach them, and their school has no teacher--until one man gives a year of his life to the island and its people. Praise for The Water Is Wide "Miraculous . . . an experience of joy." -- Newsweek "A powerfully moving book . . . You will laugh, you will weep, you will be proud and you will rail . . . and you will learn to love the man." -- Charleston News and Courier "A hell of a good story." -- The New York Times "Few novelists write as well, and none as beautifully." -- Lexington Herald-Leader "[Pat] Conroy cuts through his experiences with a sharp edge of irony. . . . He brings emotion, writing talent and anger to his story." --Baltimore Sun, A "miraculous" ( Newsweek ) human drama, based on a true story, from the renowned author of The Prince of Tides and The Great Santini The island is nearly deserted, haunting, beautiful. Across a slip of ocean lies South Carolina. But for the handful of families on Yamacraw Island, America is a world away. For years the people here lived proudly from the sea, but now its waters are not safe. Waste from industry threatens their very existence unless, somehow, they can learn a new way. But they will learn nothing without someone to teach them, and their school has no teacher--until one man gives a year of his life to the island and its people. Praise for The Water Is Wide "Miraculous . . . an experience of joy." -- Newsweek "A powerfully moving book . . . You will laugh, you will weep, you will be proud and you will rail . . . and you will learn to love the man." -- Charleston News and Courier "A hell of a good story." -- The New York Times "Few novelists write as well, and none as beautifully." -- Lexington Herald-Leader " Pat] Conroy cuts through his experiences with a sharp edge of irony. . . . He brings emotion, writing talent and anger to his story." --Baltimore Sun
LC Classification Number
LC2852.Y3C6 2006
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- v***v (21)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseSeller responded quickly to all questions, but it took a week to ship and another 10 days for delivery. The item matches the description, so if shipping time is not critical, this seller can be recommended.
- a***h (26)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseThe book was competitively priced, ordering was easy, the book was well packaged and arrived safely, and its condition was exactly as specified.The delivery time from ordering to mailbox was a little long (14 days), but overall it was a good experience and I would use this seller again.The Anglo-Saxons Format: General/trade (#364636024820)
- 1***b (476)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseThe condition and value of the book are 100% wonderful. My only disappointment was with the shipping process , the item was only shipped after I conveyed my displeasure that the book did not leave their facility for a week. They were unapologetic, by the time I told them to cancel the order, they informed me that it was on it's way, but shipping information did not support it.
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- 15 Aug, 2020Most favourable review
A great challenge with enduring rewards.
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- 18 Mar, 2020
Why would I review the title of a book written by Pat Conroy?
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Excellent read.
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Always a great story with all Pat Conroy books.
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- v***v (21)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseSeller responded quickly to all questions, but it took a week to ship and another 10 days for delivery. The item matches the description, so if shipping time is not critical, this seller can be recommended.
- a***h (26)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseThe book was competitively priced, ordering was easy, the book was well packaged and arrived safely, and its condition was exactly as specified.The delivery time from ordering to mailbox was a little long (14 days), but overall it was a good experience and I would use this seller again.The Anglo-Saxons Format: General/trade (#364636024820)
- 1***b (476)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseThe condition and value of the book are 100% wonderful. My only disappointment was with the shipping process , the item was only shipped after I conveyed my displeasure that the book did not leave their facility for a week. They were unapologetic, by the time I told them to cancel the order, they informed me that it was on it's way, but shipping information did not support it.