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A look at author Pat Conroy’s life, writings

NAME: Pat Conroy.

AGE: 68. Born in Atlanta, Georgia, Oct. 26, 1945.

RESIDENCE: Lives in Beaufort, South Carolina, with his wife, novelist Cassandra King.

EDUCATION: After moving 23 times in his youth with his military family, he attended Beaufort High School and the South Carolina military college, The Citadel.

MAJOR WORKS: “The Boo,” ”The Water is Wide,” ”The Great Santini,” ”The Lords of Discipline,” ”The Prince of Tides,” ”Beach Music,” ”My Losing Season,” ”South of Broad,” ”My Reading Life,” ”The Death of Santini.”

Currently working on a book for young adults.

PERSONAL website: http://www.patconroy.com/about.php

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