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I am very grateful for the outpouring of praise for my latest book my memoir about my life with Pat Conroy TELL ME A STORY. I’d like you all to know that I read everyone of them and the private messages. Until recently (about beginning of March 2020) I was on an extensive book tour where I tried to meet as many of you, my wonderful readers, as I could… Sadly, the world has taken a scary turn; my prayers are with all of you…
103 entries.
wrote on September 15, 2020
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11:02 am
Hope all is well. How I came to read your and Pat’s books is totally based on visiting the Low Country and renting homes in Beaufort. Hopeful to visit once again once COVID virus comes to pass. Really enjoyed another great life’s work and story about you life with Pat and families in Tell Me A Story.
It is touching and heartfelt and in away soothing I hope for you it was for me. Keep writing what you know ! It is easy to forgive as time seems to make it easier, but hard to forget no matter how much time passes. Hopefully someday we’ll meet in Beaufort to say hello in passing through life’s adventure. Until then stay safe, healthy and keep writing. We all have stories to tell but some are told by great and unique people like yourself. Enjoy life
It is touching and heartfelt and in away soothing I hope for you it was for me. Keep writing what you know ! It is easy to forgive as time seems to make it easier, but hard to forget no matter how much time passes. Hopefully someday we’ll meet in Beaufort to say hello in passing through life’s adventure. Until then stay safe, healthy and keep writing. We all have stories to tell but some are told by great and unique people like yourself. Enjoy life
wrote on September 8, 2020
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4:40 pm
Sandra, I have just ridden the roller coaster of the year in Tell Me A Story. Your account of life experiences and tragedies mingled with laugh-out-loud laughter kept me turning the pages. You’re a great talent.
Thank you for sharing your story.
Linda Russell
Thank you for sharing your story.
Linda Russell
wrote on August 28, 2020
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12:05 pm
I just finished, “Tell Me A Story,” and loved it! As we deal with a pandemic, the last paragraph of your Afterword seems so timely.
“The chaos of life makes us forget that sometimes, if we don’t get too distracted by the wreckage, the losses and heartbreaks, we’re offered a glimpse of something better, maybe even something we can call divine.”
I have found so much in both “The Sunday Wife” and “Tell Me A Story” that resonates with my own life as a former HS English teacher and life with a second husband. Thank you.
“The chaos of life makes us forget that sometimes, if we don’t get too distracted by the wreckage, the losses and heartbreaks, we’re offered a glimpse of something better, maybe even something we can call divine.”
I have found so much in both “The Sunday Wife” and “Tell Me A Story” that resonates with my own life as a former HS English teacher and life with a second husband. Thank you.
wrote on August 24, 2020
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8:18 pm
Now that I am mostly retired, I have promised myself that I will become very involved in Casandra's works in remembrance of her Pat. David Keyser ( one of Conroy"s Seniors)
wrote on August 24, 2020
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4:24 pm
I finished "Tell Me a Story" in 1 and 1 /2 days. As a 14 month patient at Mayo, I was mesmerized by your courage in Pat's last days. I've read Pat's books so many times I almost feel like a character in them. I haven't read any of your other books but are ordering them now. Look forward to meeting you one day at a book signing . Trying to escape Mayo with good health. God Bless... Ken
wrote on August 16, 2020
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8:46 pm
Last month I was in Bluffton checking on my parents. Desperate for an outing, we visited the Pat Conroy literary center in Beaufort. We loved every minute, had a wonderful guide, met the director. It was just perfect in every way. My mother insisted I get your book, The Sunday Wife. This was not like her, she never pushes anything. So I got that book and your book, Tell Me A Story.
Last week I finished The Sunday wife and today I finished Tell Me A Story. What a gift they have been. My mother IS a minister’s wife and your story was filled with so many people and situations that we knew personally. I kept saying that no imagination could have made it up and now I know why, your own life presented those examples. Thank you for sharing your journey and especially your love of Pat. He was so lucky to have found you and I just wanted you to know that books from both of you have meant a great deal to me. Thank you. Jennifer
Last week I finished The Sunday wife and today I finished Tell Me A Story. What a gift they have been. My mother IS a minister’s wife and your story was filled with so many people and situations that we knew personally. I kept saying that no imagination could have made it up and now I know why, your own life presented those examples. Thank you for sharing your journey and especially your love of Pat. He was so lucky to have found you and I just wanted you to know that books from both of you have meant a great deal to me. Thank you. Jennifer
wrote on August 14, 2020
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8:43 pm
A thank you for sharing these times with me... the reader. I met Pat on two occasions in Birmingham and now I want to read all his books. I wish you new beginnings. Also, my book club reviewed Moonrise. If you are in Birmingham, I would love to do lunch.
wrote on August 11, 2020
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8:19 pm
Just finished reading Tell Me A Story... what a lovely relationship the two of you had! Thank you for sharing it! I have read all of your husband’s books and I am now reading yours. Please stay well!
wrote on July 27, 2020
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1:42 pm
I absolutely loved reading “ Tell Me a Story”. What a rich lovely marriage the two of you enjoyed. Thank you for allowing the readers into your lives.
Peace in your heart, Mary Margaret
Peace in your heart, Mary Margaret
wrote on July 20, 2020
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2:36 pm
I have read most of Pat's books -- Beach Music is my very favorite and I have read and reread it at least five times.
I bought Tell Me a Story when you were coming to a book signing in Panama City Beach and it will also be a book I will enjoy over and over. I laughed and cried during parts of the story.
I am so glad that Pat found someone like you who loved and enjoyed him and he returned that love. I know he was cranky sometimes but all relationships have their cranky moments. Thank you for a stunning story. The owner of your sweet and soulful book. Phyllis
I bought Tell Me a Story when you were coming to a book signing in Panama City Beach and it will also be a book I will enjoy over and over. I laughed and cried during parts of the story.
I am so glad that Pat found someone like you who loved and enjoyed him and he returned that love. I know he was cranky sometimes but all relationships have their cranky moments. Thank you for a stunning story. The owner of your sweet and soulful book. Phyllis
wrote on July 19, 2020
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2:35 pm
Ms. Conroy, thank you for writing Tell Me A Story, which I finished at midnight last night. I read it on my Kindle, and I can tell you, I read every printed word and did not speed read as I am sometimes prone to do. I thoroughly enjoyed each word, thought, and beautiful descriptions in your writing. This is my first book of yours, but I intend to start at the beginning and read all of them. You have such a gift and I am thankful for your generosity in writing about your life with the legendary Pat Conroy. Readers got to know both of you in such a delightful way.
wrote on June 17, 2020
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7:41 pm
Cassandra,
Just finished Tell me a Story. As a native Beaufortonian enjoyed it immensely. We lived on Mossy Oaks Road so am very familiar with Battery Creek. I was a member of the Class of 68 at BHS. We were the first class he taught after he graduated from the CID. I think he taught us Calculus and that was an experience.
We may have known or thought we new as much as he did. I've read all his books and thought that he was going to write one about our class. I spoke to you once thought we talked about it. About Tell Me a Story as with his books, it is all the more intriguing to know the people, places and things that both of you talked about. Great read!
Let me know if you ever come back to Summerville. Best of the world to you.
Johnny
Just finished Tell me a Story. As a native Beaufortonian enjoyed it immensely. We lived on Mossy Oaks Road so am very familiar with Battery Creek. I was a member of the Class of 68 at BHS. We were the first class he taught after he graduated from the CID. I think he taught us Calculus and that was an experience.
We may have known or thought we new as much as he did. I've read all his books and thought that he was going to write one about our class. I spoke to you once thought we talked about it. About Tell Me a Story as with his books, it is all the more intriguing to know the people, places and things that both of you talked about. Great read!
Let me know if you ever come back to Summerville. Best of the world to you.
Johnny
wrote on June 10, 2020
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10:10 am
I just finished reading your wonderful book about your life with Pat, Tell Me A Story. Thank you for sharing so much of yourself as you related your story so honestly. I’ve read everything Pat has written and his books hold a special spot on my bookshelf.
I was particularly moved by your final chapters. I lost my sister to cancer a month and a half before Pat passed and your writing truly touched me. I am sure that you were visited by an angel and was given proof this morning when I looked at my Apple Watch my sister's picture popped up! She was letting me know she was ok just as I know Pat is!
Thank you so much for helping to ease my pain through your words! I look forward to reading your other works.
I was particularly moved by your final chapters. I lost my sister to cancer a month and a half before Pat passed and your writing truly touched me. I am sure that you were visited by an angel and was given proof this morning when I looked at my Apple Watch my sister's picture popped up! She was letting me know she was ok just as I know Pat is!
Thank you so much for helping to ease my pain through your words! I look forward to reading your other works.
wrote on June 7, 2020
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3:55 pm
Dear Cassandra,
I finished your marvelous book yesterday and watched your Facebook Live today. I feel like I’ve gotten to know you so well!
My husband and I actually visited the cemetery a short time after Pat’s passing. When we arrived there was a small group gathered near the beautiful headstone. I felt like we were imposing, so we walked a distance away to give them some privacy.
I couldn’t believe it when a young woman came up to me and said “I’m Pat’s daughter, Jessica, and he would love that you are here.” She also explained about Arabelle Watson as you did in the book. I won’t ever forget that day. I felt so privileged to pay my respects to my favorite writer and meet his daughter. Thank you for writing your memoir and sharing so much of your life with us. It was so moving and memorable. I will look forward now to reading your other books and of course those to come. All my best to you from Connecticut to lovely Beaufort .
Rosemary Coronna
I finished your marvelous book yesterday and watched your Facebook Live today. I feel like I’ve gotten to know you so well!
My husband and I actually visited the cemetery a short time after Pat’s passing. When we arrived there was a small group gathered near the beautiful headstone. I felt like we were imposing, so we walked a distance away to give them some privacy.
I couldn’t believe it when a young woman came up to me and said “I’m Pat’s daughter, Jessica, and he would love that you are here.” She also explained about Arabelle Watson as you did in the book. I won’t ever forget that day. I felt so privileged to pay my respects to my favorite writer and meet his daughter. Thank you for writing your memoir and sharing so much of your life with us. It was so moving and memorable. I will look forward now to reading your other books and of course those to come. All my best to you from Connecticut to lovely Beaufort .
Rosemary Coronna
wrote on April 30, 2020
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7:52 pm
I have read every book that you have written, and you amaze me. What a gift you have been given, and you use it wisely and graciously. Tell Me A Story captured my heart from the first few words. Thank you for making the world a brighter place. May God bless you now and always.
wrote on April 26, 2020
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7:15 pm
I thoroughly enjoyed “Tell Me a Story”. Pat was an exceptional storyteller and I miss his stories immensely.
wrote on April 18, 2020
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7:55 am
I just finished your wonderful book "Tell Me A Story". I love it, thank you for sharing your story. I cried, of course. But the last paragraph of the Afterword had me absolutely sobbing. Any chance you could put that on your Facebook page? Not that I want more people to cry :). It is just so beautiful and meaningful for the world we are in right now.
Denise
Denise
wrote on April 1, 2020
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1:11 pm
Thank you so much for this beautiful book, Tell Me a Story. I have loved books by you and Pat for many years. After reading this, I feel like I have made new friends and am happy that during these stay at home days, I was too engrossed in your book to worry.
I am re-reading The Sunday Wife and Same Sweet Girls next. What an amazing man your husband was! I'm so thankful that you were in his life and brought such peace and joy to him. (I am also thankful that you are such a gifted writer and wrote this book to let readers like myself into the life that you shared.) I am a SC girl now living in Louisiana but hope to get back to my home state when my husband retires.
Meanwhile, I appreciate the many SC authors (especially the female ones) who enable me to escape in their writing. I know that you and Pat have had a major part in the success of these incredible authors. Thank you for enhancing my life and the lives of many others!
I am re-reading The Sunday Wife and Same Sweet Girls next. What an amazing man your husband was! I'm so thankful that you were in his life and brought such peace and joy to him. (I am also thankful that you are such a gifted writer and wrote this book to let readers like myself into the life that you shared.) I am a SC girl now living in Louisiana but hope to get back to my home state when my husband retires.
Meanwhile, I appreciate the many SC authors (especially the female ones) who enable me to escape in their writing. I know that you and Pat have had a major part in the success of these incredible authors. Thank you for enhancing my life and the lives of many others!
wrote on March 27, 2020
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2:48 pm
No other author, with the exception of Pat Conroy, has ever made me feel the range of emotions that I went through as I read your beautiful tribute to your husband. I remember crying when he passed because there would never be another book from him. But your stories of your life together brought back so many memories for me, as I'm sure it did for you as you wrote it. Thanks for sharing all these treasures with his fans. We may have lost a great writer but your words will help keep him alive in our hearts and minds.
wrote on March 18, 2020
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6:03 pm
Ms. King:
We just got back from a one month stay on Fripp Island (February). Thanks to Pat, we fell in love with the Low Country. We stayed in the Fiddlers Cove area. During our stay on this beautiful island we visited the house you stayed at with Pat on the island. We also visited Pat's grave and the Penn Center on St. Helena's Island. My wife and I just finished your memoir, "Tell Me a Story", such a wonderful story, thank you for sharing your life with Pat.
We just got back from a one month stay on Fripp Island (February). Thanks to Pat, we fell in love with the Low Country. We stayed in the Fiddlers Cove area. During our stay on this beautiful island we visited the house you stayed at with Pat on the island. We also visited Pat's grave and the Penn Center on St. Helena's Island. My wife and I just finished your memoir, "Tell Me a Story", such a wonderful story, thank you for sharing your life with Pat.
