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The novel exposes the love-hate relationship between Ben and his father, and the lengths Ben goes to in an effort to win his father's acceptance and love. This book is based on the life experiences of Donald Conroy (Meecham) and his son Pat Conroy (Ben).
Jan 1, 2001 · 33,146 ratings1,440 reviews. Step into the powerhouse life of Bull Meecham. He's 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.
Oct 1, 2002 · by Pat Conroy (Author) 4.4 3,857 ratings. See all formats and editions. 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 Tides. Step into the powerhouse life of Bull Meecham.
Sep 12, 2023 · Paperback – Large Print, September 12, 2023. by Pat Conroy (Author) 4.4 3,890 ratings. See all formats and editions. #1 New York Times bestselling author Pat Conroy’s classic semi-autographical novel of a harsh Marine father and his son’s struggle to come into his own. “Robust and vivid…full of feeling.” —Newsday.
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The Great Santini was home. — From the novel. Description. THE GREAT SANTINI takes us into the family life of a fighter pilot. Bull Meecham is the epitome of the Marine officer — as tough a disciplinarian at home as at the base. Rebellion, or even difference of opinion, is not tolerated.
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 TidesPraise for The Great Santini—The Atlanta Journal—Richmond News-Leader—Milwaukee Journal Sentinel—The Boston Globe. Read An Excerpt.
The Great Santini: A Novel. Pat Conroy. Open Road Media, Aug 24, 2010 - Fiction - 471 pages. Pat Conroy’s New York Times–bestselling coming-of-age novel about a son’s struggle to escape the...
