Any fan of Pat Conroy will enjoy this book of essays in honor of the man. Most contributors are gifted writers in their own way. Now I have the works of 50+ authors to add to my list of "to read"!!

"Pat left us a lifetime of words and tales to savor, but his true legacy is the seed he planted in each person who shook his hand." Pat Conroy: teacher, writer, mentor, was one of the most influential people of his time. Spanning his fifty year writing career, those influenced by his work share their encounters with this literary legend. This body of work is divided into three sections spanning Pat's life.The first section, his early years as a student and teacher, cover tales of abuse during hi...

Quick thoughts:Whether you are a fan of Pat Conroy, a FAN of Pat Conroy or just know his books through movies- Pat Conroy, when he was alive, touched many lives and his legacy continues.This book is part love letter to Pat- the many ways he helped, touched people's lives, inspired authors.... and a way for readers to get to see a deeper, dare say more personal side of Pat as the authors contributing to this book share their stories on how Pat touched their lives.Recommended.Book 3 of 2019.

This book is a special ode an author that brought inspiration, richness, and a wide variety of relationships to the literary world. It was extremely fascinating to enter the world of author Pat Conroy in such a unique way. The book itself was almost like reading an obituary in book form based on the variety of voices brought to life and each had a unique perspective and experience of this interesting man.The foreword written by Barbra Streisand was notable to me.“Pat Conroy was a force for good

I adored Pat Conroy: as a writer of incomparable stories; as the inspiration for my love of the Lowcountry, long before I ever set foot here and discovered the scent of pluff mud and evergreens that came to mean "home;" as a reader who suggested enough books to keep my nose buried for the rest of my life; as a dedicated supporter of other writers; as a passionate lover and appreciator of his readers; but most of all, for the loving, mischievous, kind man he was, when his awful childhood could ha...

I'm at a loss as to how I can give credit to the amazing piece of literature that this is. In simple terms, friends and authors pay tribute to Pat Conroy after his death in 2016, but it was SO much more. Having been a big fan of Conroy, I knew how approachable he was because of the interviews I had read...but these submissions took that "a" word to a whole new level. He did everything he could to help new authors succeed. He provided them with many, many "blurbs" from a famous author that would

5 stars for a tribute to an author I lovedMy reviews can be seen here: https://yayareadslotsofbooks.wordpres..."There's no word in the language I revere more than 'teacher.' My heart sings when a kid refers to me as his teacher, and it always has. I've honored myself and the entire family of man by becoming a teacher." Even though Pat Conroy only taught for a year newly into his career, he always was a teacher. He taught us and me especially, such a love for his words, his sense of humor, his li...

A couple of years ago I was traveling through the South and decided on a side trip to Beaufort, South Carolina lovingly described by recently passed Pat Conroy, one of my favorite authors. His "Prince of Tides" is on my lifetime top 10 list. Not only was I able to snag a replica copy of his first book, the self published "The Boo" but it was signed both by Pat and The Boo (Lt. Colonel Thomas Courvoisie). I then discovered the Pat Conroy Literary Center. Despite the fact that they were not offici...

Pat Conroy was the king of southern literature. Hell, he still is and always will be. Even before I discovered my love of southern fiction, I knew who Pat Conroy was. The Prince of Tides. I remember when the movie came out. I was 9 and it starred Babs. That was a pretty big deal if I remember correctly. Well, clearly the man left a mark on everyone, as Barbra Streisand herself wrote the foreword. Our Prince of Scribes is a lovely dedication to the complicated man so many knew and loved. It gives...

I have loved Pay Conroy's books over the years and was excited to be a part of this book tour! Our Prince of Scribes is a beautiful tribute to an amazing and prolific writer. The collection of essays comes from people from all walks of life. From fellow writers to musicians. Our Prince of Scribes is a must read for Pat Conroy fans!

I only met Pat Conroy at book signings (three of them) but he was without question my favorite author and after reading this book, I learned that he wasn't JUST a wonderful author - more importantly, he was a wonderful person. He was a teacher, a mentor to many new authors, a friend to many and just an all around great guy. When Pat Conroy died in 2016, the world lost a man who had written several wonderful books and who had a control of the English language like no one else that I've ever read....

A beautiful tribute to one of my all time favorite authors. I read each Pat Conroe book twice. Pat’s gift of language, of making the low country something I could see, feel and touch through his use of words. Pat Conroy made his tortured and brutal childhood relatable and staggeringly heartbreaking. You where an artist a mentor and a friend to so many. Yours was a great love.

5 stars to this beautiful tribute to Pat Conroy! Pat Conroy is a favorite author of mine. I haven’t read all his books, but each I have has been one I’ve savored. He was bold and upfront about his challenging childhood, and his writing was influenced by that.If I had to pick a favorite book, it would be Beach Music. I bought it for my dad as a gift because he grew up on beach music (and I did, too, thanks to him). My dad is (and was at the time) a pretty strict western reader, and within that ge...

Pat Conroy has romanced readers with his descriptions of the Lowcountry and frustrated some with the detailed descriptions and languid dialogue that Southern writers are infamous for. He became a legend around Beaufort, SC for his warm smile, conversation, and love of the community. Every local there has a Pat story to share. And it would seem every writer, any one at all who has seriously dragged a pen across the page - published or not, has a story to share. Collected here in Our Prince of Scr...

Rarely do I read a book a second time; there’s so much waiting for me on that ever growing TBR pile of mine, not to mention the lists of books yet to be acquired. Instead, when I read something good, I’llread everything I can find from that author. The funny thing is, I only have one Pat Conroy book left toread and I can’t bring myself to do it, because there will be no more. So, that last book, that sits on theshelf and makes me smile in anticipation whenever I see it, is in my library waiting

This book reads like a love letter....a series of essays sharing the authors’ love, admiration, and respect for Pat Conroy. Pat Conroy was more than just an outstanding, successful author; he was also a friend, a brother, a husband, a mentor, a father and a teacher. The authors of this book are not only a Who’s Who of the literary world, but also superstar entertainers, family members, and lifelong friends, who have one thing in common...a deep and abiding love for their Prince of Scribes. Their...

I have been a fan of Pat Conroy from an early age. I remember when the movie Prince of Tides came out I ran to get the book. I am one of those weirdos that sometimes watches the movie first then picks up the book. I fell in love with Pat's imagery and characters. I devoured his books. Pat was the King of Southern Literature and I know he inspired many to read and write in the genre. Not only was Pat the King of Southern Lit he was a teacher, mentor, friend, and loving husband. He would read an u...

I loved every line in this gift of a book, and knew right away I didn't want to rush through it, for it is the kind of tome one wants to savor. For all those moved to the bone marrow by Pat Conroy's books, this collection of essays personalizes the man behind the magic. The collection weaves to enlighten the reader with the idea that Pat Conroy was more than a writer, he was chock-full of personality and had an altruistic heart. I've decided that Our Prince of Scribes is the ultimate book to giv...

Linda’s Book Obsession Reviews “Our Prince of Scribes” “Writers Remember Pay Conroy” Edited by Nicole Seitz and Jonathan HauptAfter reading “Our Prince of Scribes” Edited by Nicole Seitz and Jonathan Haupt, I wished that I had the opportunity to meet Pat Conroy while he was alive. I can see from the contributions of all the authors, that Pat Conroy was a generous, kind, helpful and loyal friend to Authors and Writers. In addition, there were actresses and screen writers who paid tribute.I especi...

Not my normal cup of tea, but I relished the opportunity to glean a few insights and anecdotes about one of my favorite writers. Sure, I already knew so much of the information presented, through his own writings, talks, and other materials, but I would have read this book nonetheless. I even knew or had met a few of the people included. A few small surprises, but for the most part you could see the consistency in the stories: a beloved friend and someone willing to do anything to promote and en...