The Death of Santini

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The Death of Santini
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First edition
Author Pat Conroy
LanguageEnglish
Genre Autobiography, non-fiction, memoir
Publisher Random House
Publication date
2013
Publication placeUnited States
Media typePrint (hardback & paperback)
Preceded by The Great Santini  
See also The Great Santini (film)

The Death of Santini: The Story of a Father and His Son is a 2013 memoir written by Pat Conroy. [1] It complements the 1976 novel The Great Santini which was adapted into a 1979 film of the same name. [2]

Overview

Conroy writes a memoir of his love/hate relationship with his father, his father's abuse, and the transient life of the families of American military personnel.

References

  1. Bruni, Frank (November 15, 2013). "Running Battles Pat Conroy's 'Death of Santini'". The New York Times .
  2. Canby, Vincent (July 14, 1980). "The Great Santini (1979) THE GREAT SANTINI". The New York Times .