The Prince Of Tides
(Pat Conroy)
Pat Conroy has a distinct taste for the dramatic and a hunger for heart-rending tales that will take you on a rollercoaster of emotion and yet leave you wanting. This powerful book is no exception and is both a joy and a sorrow to read. The prince of tides is set in a time and place where men are expected to be men and girls are just that.
Raised by a pitiable and violent man who terrorised the family and a mother as beautiful as she is cold, the Wingo children, Luke, Tom and his twin sister Savannah formed an impenetrable bond that proved crucial to their survival in a cruel and loveless home.
It tells the tale of a destitute and remarkable family: the Wingos, as they embark on the harrowing journey through life and a secret so awful it tore a family apart.
As an adult, Tom is haunted by his painful past, made unforgettable by his sister?s suicidal anguish. He must travel to New York and be at his sister?s side and with the help of psychologist Susan Lowenstein delve into the darkest and most horrific parts of his childhood.
As he delicately unwraps each memory of his past, he brings with it a satirical undertone that sets the tone of the book.
He must reveal all to Susan to save his sister and himself, before it's too late.
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