The Lords of Discipline [B2285]

2006 PB printing of the 1980 original, in nice clean condition. "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.

From the many recent Amazon/GoodReads reviews: "Such an awesome book. Felt captivated by the story and the characters. Super entertaining and felt like I was there. Conroy is a helluva storyteller."; "Hypnotic writing, detailed and deep characters, and a beautiful story of courage, friendship, love, and sacrifice. Truly moving"; "I've never read a book so fast, oh my god I loved it."; "Pat Conroy has a way of writing that few authors ever achieve, and The Lords of Discipline is one of his masterpieces. His prose is rich, lyrical, and so beautifully crafted that I found myself rereading passages simply to appreciate the writing. This is more than a coming-of-age novel. It's a story about integrity, friendship, sacrifice, and finding the courage to stand up for what's right, even when the cost is high. An easy five stars and a book I'll think about for a very long time."