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The Lords of Discipline

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The Lords of Discipline

By: Pat Conroy
Narrated by: Roger Wayne
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The Lords of Discipline is, simply, an American classic.” -- Larry King

The Lords of Discipline is a novel about coming of age, brotherhood, betrayal, and a man’s forging of his own personal code of honor. Will McLean, a senior on the cadets’ honor court, is an outsider by nature: a basketball star at a school that prizes military prowess above athletics, a military man in training who dares to question the escalating Vietnam war. And yet his greatest struggle will be with the corrupt institution of which he is a part. Rich in humor and suspense, abounding in a rare honesty and generosity of feeling, this novel established Pat Conroy as one of the strongest fictional voices in a generation.

“A work of enormous power, passion, humor, and wisdom.” – Washington Star

“God preserve Pat Conroy.” – Boston Globe

©1980 Pat Conroy (P)2023 HarperCollins Publishers
Coming of Age Genre Fiction Southern United States War & Military World Literature Witty
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Captivating Storytelling • Vivid Descriptions • Incredible Narration • Beautiful Prose • Unexpected Twists
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Such an exceptional writer who I keep coming back to. Highly recommend this book, must read.

Another win from Pat Conroy

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Slow first 20 minutes but then it was fast paced and stark with its brutality and deep friendships.

Riveting

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Slow in the beginning and few slow spots in the middle but such a great story. Narration was perfect! Absolutely perfect!

Slow burn but so good

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He can weave a story that pulls you in so completely that you don’t want put it down or, in this case, turn it off! Very well narrated, too.

Never disappointed with Pat Conroy

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This is a fabulous book about honor and the strength to do what is right even though the fight is insurmountable! I couldn’t stop reading!

Awesome and unstoppable!

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As a Citadel graduate, there are no words for this book. The day my parents dropped me off to begin my four year journey at the Citadel, Pat Conroy consoled my teary mother outside of Summerall Chapel. He was a true gentleman and an American literary icon. 30+ years later and that school still haunts my dreams.

Hauntingly Excellent

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I am so glad that audible finally added this book to their library. I have read it countless times over the 43 years since it was published and now getting to hear it read to me was a beautiful tribute to the memories of how I felt when I first read these words. No writer has ever spoken to my heart and my soul is deeply as Pat Conroy. This is a wonderful, beautiful, yet vicious and ugly story I hope others enjoy it as much as I have.

My favorite book by my favorite author

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The story had some unexpected turns. It held my attention to the one. The reader was excellent.

I cared very much for the characters

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Honor, friendship, understanding of life, it’s all there. If you read or listen, I hope you enjoy it half as much as I do.

Remarkable

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I’ll just stop typing and book my passage to Charleston. Great story and great narration!

Loved it!

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