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Comment on My Blogging Life by Pam Barham

Pam Barham — Fri, 11 May 2012 14:41:43 +0000

Your writing transports your reader to the places the story takes you to and the characters lives feel as though they become a part of you as the reader. I to am happy to start to read one of your books and even though the need is to finish it as to know the ending, you don’t want it to end. I think I have all of your books and have read Prince of Tides at least 2 times and not only saw the movie – I have a dvd of the movie. It makes the reading so much more interesting if you have been to a location yourself or in the same situation yourself. Sometimes life does not seem quite ok but that is life and whatever it is it is what makes us who we are. The Great Santini helped me to find humor in circumstances that at times were difficult. My favorite is Beach Music and I purchased it in a neat book store in Beaufort. I have the book as well as a tape. I have played the tape so many times I have worn it out. Please consider putting it on CD. I travel in my car alot and love listening to CD’s in my car. Thanks again for your stories and never quit writing and making every day life a book worth reading. Thanks Pam.

Comment on The Boo’s Lambs Gather in Charleston by Kim St.Clair

Kim St.Clair — Wed, 09 May 2012 20:32:07 +0000

When I read I think of you. Always you.

Comment on The Boo’s Lambs Gather in Charleston by Bill Fambrough - Class of 1962

Bill Fambrough - Class of 1962 — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 11:42:42 +0000

Pat,

Thanks so much for placing your dedication address on your blog.

I too have my copy of “The Boo” still on a book shelf in my den and duly signed by The Colonel. I think I had him sign it when I was in Charleston on business and went and visited him in his luggage warehouse exile. I could be wrong about the date however.

We sat and talked for almost two hours, of course, covering the requisite “do you remember when ? ? ? “subjects. My wife and I were fortunate to be able to schedule attending the dedication of BOO HALL and it was a wonderful evening. I proudly wore my “BUM” nameplate that night.

So many memories I will forever cherish.

I have occasionally shown my copy of The Boo book to people who did not go to The Citadel and when they read a few passages I would be asked “Why is this funny?” I just say “If you didn’t live it, you’ll never get it”.

Comment on Hitch 22: A great memoir by Cindy Fine

Cindy Fine — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 02:04:22 +0000

Gayle,
I think the older brother was the kind of person who wants to please everyone, do everything right. He could not handle dissappointing his “very Catholic” parents by telling them what their spiritual mentor had done to him. Not being able to confide in his parents, he felt no way out.

Comment on The Boo’s Lambs Gather in Charleston by Susan Hall

Susan Hall — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 14:08:40 +0000

Hidden Treasures, our book club in Little River, SC has just read and discussed your Lords of Discipline. We had previously read My Reading Life, which has inspired me to now read all your books. The Water is Wide is next on my list. Many in our club were skeptical about reading a 500 page novel about a military institute but during our discussion we realized how we have fallen in love with your writing. I was sad to finish and no longer have Will, the Boo, and other characters in my daily reading life. I wanted to go to Charleston and visit the Citadel and it was a thrill to stand in the parade field and envision so much of what is described in Lords. The “Ring” shouted out to me as soon as I set foot on campus and a photo was a must to share with my book club. I will always garner a new respect whenever I meet a cadet from the Citadel.

I see references above to a book signing in Savannah. Can you please publish the date and any other events that might be scheduled for 2012?
Thank you for sharing your gift with us and allowing us to be part of your world.

Comment on My Blogging Life by Katie McGuirl

Katie McGuirl — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 02:36:35 +0000

I met you in the lobby at The President’s Quarter’s in Savannah after you spoke at the literary festival. I gave you a copy of Walter Issacson’s book on Steve Jobs. I was in my hotel bathrobe after retiring early from walking all over Savannah with two girlfriend’s. The Golden Girl’s trip to Savannah. You teased me about being in my “Victoria Secret”. The bathrobe hid all my flaws for not being a model for that company. How friendly and easy it was to talk with you about my hometown of Coral Gables where you spent some time writing. Also my time at East Tenn. State where I was a freshman. I am anxiously waiting your next book. John spoke with us at the B&B about your exercising together and how much better you felt when you did. Hope you get back to it. Your fans want to see the next book and the next book to follow that. I am going to stay at The President’s Quarter’s next year and go to the festival again because it was definitely a peak experience in my life. Hope to meet you again (you might not recognize me without my “Victoria Secret” robe on). But I will recognize you!!

Comment on Hitch 22: A great memoir by Nancy Beckmann

Nancy Beckmann — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 19:02:19 +0000

Gayle, Did you actually read South of Broad, or did you quit soon after you identified the “premise”? I just finished reading it, and when I got to “yes” I burst into a smile. Mr. Conroy is a masterful writer! Nothing short of masterful. I loved every paragraph of the book.

Comment on The Boo’s Lambs Gather in Charleston by Mike Dixon

Mike Dixon — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 02:37:30 +0000

Pat, I was first introduced to your books back in 1983 while a senior at Goose Creek high school. At the time, you had recently published “The Lords of Discipline”, and if memory serves me, you were “No longer welcome”, on the Citadel campus. Are you kidding me? With all of the hoopla over what you had written, how could I NOT read the book?
Today, I’m glad that Charleston and The Citadel “got over it”. I have had a career that has taken me away from Charleston, but whenever I read (or re-read) one of your books, it takes me back home in such a powerful way. Thanks for wrapping Charleston around your novels.
Mike.

Comment on My Blogging Life by Julie Neaderthal

Julie Neaderthal — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 22:00:39 +0000

My husband and I returned our sailboat to Beaufort this fall/winter and she is docked at Lady’s Island Marina, her bow facing the Lady’s Island Swing Bridge and downtown Beaufort. During the weeks we have stayed on her, we have felt the Low Country seep into our soul and are aware of how much we will miss this area when we head to the Chesapeake this spring. It is a magical place which delights all our senses, even the smell of pluff mud at low tide. I have spend these months re-reading your books and I have to say that my understanding is deepened and much more poignant when I read them in the place where they were born.
Julie Neaderthal
Nashville, TN

Comment on The Boo’s Lambs Gather in Charleston by Rejane

Rejane — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 10:44:12 +0000

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