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Overview
A chance encounter between two writers, one young, one older, develops into a wonderful friendship neither expected. Frank Conroy, author of the classic memoir Stop-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 friends--their lives become entwined, and through both successes and disappointments, their bond deepens. Exquisitely written, Mentor is an honest and heartbreaking exploration of the writing life and the role of a very important teacher.
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- ISBN-13: 9780982504888
- ISBN-10: 0982504888
- Publisher: Tin House Books
- Publish Date: August 2010
- Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.4 x 1 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.95 pounds
- Page Count: 200
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