- Hardcover: 288 pages
- Publisher: Old New York Book Shop Pr (June 1990)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 093703603X
- ISBN-13: 978-0937036037
- Product Dimensions: 21.8 x 14.5 x 2.8 cm
- Shipping Weight: 590 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #2,015,973 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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“Reading PAT CONROY is like watching Michelangelo paint the Sistine Chapel.”
–Houston Chronicle
“A hell of a good story.”
–The New York Times
From the Trade Paperback edition. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
–Houston Chronicle
“A hell of a good story.”
–The New York Times
From the Trade Paperback edition. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Book Description
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.
--This text refers to the
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5.0 out of 5 stars
the water is wide,
By A Customer
This review is from: The Water Is Wide (Paperback)
The Water is Wide, by Pat Conroy was one of exciting books I have read in years and based on a true story. The book is based on Pat Conroy life and what events he went through. Pat Conroy goes to a remote island called Yamacraw to teach students who have no idea of the world outside of Yamacraw island and Pat is the person who will change those students life by telling them what he knows about the life outside of island and will the students whole perspective about what the know and a lot of things they didn't know.The book is very appealing to me because it tells me that every is like here every places is advanced in technology which makes life easier and that we should not take it for granted. "The tiny bellicose Irishman residing in my genes and collective unconscious urging me on and whispering to me that a great injustice was being perpetrated and that it was up to me to expose this condition to the person with the ability and training to do something about it". The theme of this book is to never give up no matter how hard things get and always strive for the better. I agree with the theme because not giving up is the best solution to the problem at hand. It relates to my life in a big way because when lived in country I was poor and I had always had to work hard for the things I had to get and not giving up or not quitting was my motive because if give up on anything it means you are a failure. Yes I would recommend this book to others because it has a great message and you care it through you life.
4.0 out of 5 stars
A POIGNANT YET JOYFUL LOOK AT OUR PAST,
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This review is from: The Water is Wide (Audio CD)
Following his acclaimed 'The Great Santini' and 'The Prince Of Tides' we have come to expect not only radiant prose but honesty and intriguing story telling from Pat Conroy. There is no disappointment whatsoever in his THE WATER IS WIDE, a memoir of the time he spent on a small South Carolina island attempting to teach the poorest of the poor who could neither read nor write. Making the task even more difficult was the fact that they spoke what is called Gullah, a type of Creole developed by the African American people living there.On Yamacraw (a fictional name for the island where Conroy stayed) the living is credibly stark, tantamount perhaps to a third world country. The children have nothing - of course, no television, radio or anything. One might think of them as growing up in a cultural void. Yet they're hungry to learn, even almost hypnotized by Beethoven's Fifth symphony. Upon arriving on the island Conroy is met by the school teacher, Mrs. Brown, a martinet if there ever was one. Her teaching methods consist primarily of striking the children or delivering verbal insults. Obviously, her methods have not been successful, so Conroy tries a much different, more relaxed approach - chairs in a circle, walks together. Eventually, his methods win over not only the children but the island's residents as well. However, Mrs. Brown and school officials remains opposed to him. Although in truth the island is much changed today THE WATER IS WIDE remains a heartwarming true story of what patience and understanding can accomplish. It is a poignant yet joyful look at our past. Highly recommended. - Gail Cooke
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great writing,
By A Customer
This review is from: The Water Is Wide (Paperback)
The Water is Wide is my second favorite Conroy--Prince of Tides being the first. Both books are excellent with great characters, situations, and bold ideas. Highly recommended.Also recommended: The Great Santini,Prince of Tides, Bark of the Dogwood, To Kill a Mockingbird
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