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Book Synopsis: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A deeply affecting coming-of-age memoir about family, love, loss, basketball—and life itself—by the beloved author of The Prince of Tides and The Great Santini
During one unforgettable season as a Citadel cadet, Pat Conroy becomes part of a basketball team that is ultimately destined to fail. And yet for a military kid who grew up on the move, the Bulldogs provide a sanctuary from the cold, abrasive father who dominates his life—and a crucible for becoming his own man.
With all the drama and incandescence of his bestselling fiction, Conroy re-creates his pivotal senior year as captain of the Citadel Bulldogs. He chronicles the highs and lows of that fateful 1966–67 season, his tough disciplinarian coach, the joys of winning, and the hard-won lessons of losing. Most of all, he recounts how a group of boys came together as a team, playing a sport that would become a metaphor for a man whose spirit could never be defeated.
Praise for My Losing Season
“A superb accomplishment, maybe the finest book Pat Conroy has written.”—The Washington Post Book World
“A wonderfully rich memoir that you don’t have to be a sports fan to love.”—Houston Chronicle
“A memoir with all the Conroy trademarks . . . Here’s ample proof that losers always tell the best stories.”—Newsweek
“In My Losing Season, Conroy opens his arms wide to embrace his difficult past and almost everyone in it.”—New York Daily News
“Haunting, bittersweet and as compelling as his bestselling fiction.”—Boston Herald
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Looking for a captivating memoir that will touch your heart and leave you feeling inspired? Look no further than "My Losing Season" by Pat Conroy. As a New York Times bestseller, this deeply affecting coming-of-age memoir delves into themes of family, love, loss, basketball, and the essence of life itself. Conroy, the beloved author of iconic works like "The Prince of Tides" and "The Great Santini," invites readers on a transformative journey through his pivotal senior year as captain of the Citadel Bulldogs.
Get ready to immerse yourself in a poignant narrative that goes beyond the realms of basketball. Conroy masterfully captures the essence of resilience and the human spirit within the pages of "My Losing Season." With a writing style that is both dramatic and incandescent, he paints a vivid picture of his military upbringing and the sanctuary he finds within the basketball team. This memoir showcases the power of sports to become a metaphor for life, highlighting how a group of boys came together as a team, teaching not just the value of winning but also the profound lessons of losing.
Praised by The Washington Post Book World as "a superb accomplishment, maybe the finest book Pat Conroy has written," and hailed by the Houston Chronicle as a "wonderfully rich memoir that you don't have to be a sports fan to love," "My Losing Season" transcends genres and appeals to a wide range of readers. Conroy's raw, emotive storytelling combined with his ability to make even the most seemingly mundane basketball game come alive will leave you captivated from start to finish.
Uncover the haunting, bittersweet, and compelling memoir that critics are raving about. Immerse yourself in the world of Pat Conroy and experience the joy of victory, the pain of defeat, and the resilience of the human spirit. Don't miss out on this unforgettable story; grab your copy of "My Losing Season" today and embark on a journey that will stay with you long after you turn the final page.
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