The Death of Santini
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- See also The Great Santini (film)
 First edition | |
| Author | Pat Conroy |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Autobiography, non-fiction, memoir |
| Publisher | Random House |
Publication date | 2013 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (hardback & paperback) |
| Preceded by | The Great Santini |
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
[edit]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
[edit]- ^ Bruni, Frank (November 15, 2013). "Running Battles Pat Conroy's 'Death of Santini'". The New York Times.
- ^ Canby, Vincent (July 14, 1980). "The Great Santini (1979) THE GREAT SANTINI". The New York Times.