The Great Santini: A Novel

ISBN: 0553381555

Author: Conroy, Pat

Condition: New

The piercing, iconic semi-autobiographical novel of a domineering father and ambitious son, from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Prince of TidesStep into the powerhouse life of Bull Meecham. Hes all Marine-fighter pilot, king of the clouds, and absolute ruler of his family. Lillian is his wife-beautiful, southern-bred, with a core of velvet steel. Without her cool head, her kids would be in real trouble. Ben is the oldest, a born athlete whose best never satisfies the big man. Bens got to stand up, even fight back, against a father who doesnt give in-not to his men, not to his wife, and certainly not to his son. Bull Meecham is undoubtedly Pat Conroys most explosive character-a man you should hate, but a man you will love.Praise for The Great SantiniStinging authenticity . . . a book that wont quit.-The Atlanta Journal[Pat] Conroy has captured a different slice of America in this funny, dramatic novel.-Richmond News-LeaderConroy takes aim at our darkest emotions, lets the arrow fly and hits the bulls-eye almost every time.-Milwaukee Journal SentinelRobust and vivid . . . full of feeling.-NewsdayGod preserve Pat Conroy.-The Boston Globe