Pat Conroy

Pat Conroy was an American author known for acclaimed novels and memoirs that drew heavily on his Southern upbringing and family experiences. His best-known works include The Water Is Wide, The Great Santini, The Lords of Discipline, and The Prince of Tides, and he is widely regarded as a major figure in late-20th-century Southern literature.

Atlanta, Georgia, USA Oct 26, 1945 Wikipedia Website
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