Mentor A Memoir
1st US Edition
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A chance encounter by two writers, one young, one older, develops into a wonderful friendship neither expected. Frank Conroy, the author of the classic memoirStop-Time, meets Tom Grimes, an aspiring writer and an applicant to the Iowa Writers' Workshop, which Conroy directs. First as teacher and student and gradually as friendstheir lives become entwined, and through both successes and disappointments, their bond deepens. Exquisitely written,Mentoris an honest and heartbreaking exploration of the writing life and the role of a very important teacher.
Book information
ISBN: | 9780982504888 |
Publisher: | Tin House Books |
Imprint: | Tin House |
Pub date: | 01 Aug 2010 |
Edition: | 1st US Edition |
DEWEY: | 813.54 |
DEWEY edition: | 22 |
Language: | English |
Number of pages: | 242 |
Weight: | 442g |
Height: | 216mm |
Width: | 137mm |
Spine width: | 25mm |