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A miraculous (Newsweek) human drama, based on a true story, from the renowned author of The Prince of Tides and The Great SantiniThe 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 way. But they will learn nothing without someone to teach them, and their school has no teacheruntil one man gives a year of his life to the island and its people.Praise for The Water Is WideMiraculous . . . an experience of joy.NewsweekA powerfully moving book . . . You will laugh, you will weep, you will be proud and you will rail . . . and you will learn to love the man.Charleston News and CourierA hell of a good story.The New York TimesFew novelists write as well, and none as beautifully.Lexington HeraldLeader[Pat] Conroy cuts through his experiences with a sharp edge of irony. . . . He brings emotion, writing talent and anger to his story.Baltimore Sun
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- Q: What is 'The Water Is Wide' about? A: 'The Water Is Wide' is a human drama based on a true story set on Yamacraw Island, where a teacher dedicates a year to educate the island's residents facing environmental and social challenges.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Water Is Wide'? A: The author of 'The Water Is Wide' is Pat Conroy, known for other notable works such as 'The Prince of Tides' and 'The Great Santini'.
- Q: What is the page count of 'The Water Is Wide'? A: 'The Water Is Wide' has a total of 320 pages, making it a substantial read.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: This edition of 'The Water Is Wide' is brand new, ensuring that you receive a fresh and undamaged copy.
- Q: What type of binding does 'The Water Is Wide' have? A: 'The Water Is Wide' is available in library binding, which provides added durability for frequent use.
- Q: When was 'The Water Is Wide' published? A: 'The Water Is Wide' was published on March 26, 2002.
- Q: Is there an edition number for 'The Water Is Wide'? A: Yes, this is the 56471st edition of 'The Water Is Wide'.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'The Water Is Wide'? A: 'The Water Is Wide' explores themes of education, environmental challenges, and the resilience of human spirit in the face of adversity.
- Q: What kind of praise has 'The Water Is Wide' received? A: 'The Water Is Wide' has been praised as 'miraculous' by Newsweek and described as a 'powerfully moving book' by the Charleston News and Courier.
- Q: Is 'The Water Is Wide' suitable for all readers? A: 'The Water Is Wide' is suitable for readers interested in human dramas and true stories, but may contain themes that are more suitable for mature audiences.