The Water is Wide: A Memoir
by Pat Conroy
The Water is Wide: A Memoir by Pat Conroy holds a highly rated rating of 4.09 out of 5, based on 13.5K reader ratings. First published in 1969. The book spans 310 pages.
About The Water is Wide: A Memoir
The island is nearly deserted, haunting, beautiful. Across a slip of ocean lies South Carolina. But for the handful of families on Yamacraw Island, America is a world away. For years the people here lived proudly from the sea, but now its waters are not safe. Waste from industry threatens their very existence–unless, somehow, they can learn a new life. But they will learn nothing without someone to teach them, and their school has no teacher.Here is PAT CONROY’S extraordinary drama based on his own experience–the true story of a man who gave a year of his life to an island and the new life its people gave him.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Pat Conroy |
| Published | 1969 |
| Pages | 310 |
| Genres | Biography & Memoir, Non-Fiction, Biography & Memoir, History, Classics |
| Average Rating | 4.09 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 13,513 |
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What genre is The Water is Wide: A Memoir?
The Water is Wide: A Memoir is categorized as Biography & Memoir, Non-Fiction, Biography & Memoir, History. Its primary genre classification is Biography & Memoir.
Is The Water is Wide: A Memoir worth reading?
Based on 13.5K reader ratings, The Water is Wide: A Memoir has an average score of 4.09 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is The Water is Wide: A Memoir?
The Water is Wide: A Memoir has 310 pages.
Who wrote The Water is Wide: A Memoir?
The Water is Wide: A Memoir was written by Pat Conroy. It was first published in 1969.
What is the ISBN for The Water is Wide: A Memoir?
The ISBN-13 for The Water is Wide: A Memoir is 9780553381570.0.
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