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Some books make you laugh; some make you cry; some make you think. \u003cem\u003eThe Prince of Tides\u003c\/em\u003e is a rarity: It does all three.\" -- \u003cem\u003eDetroit Free Press\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA modern American classic and a sweeping family saga that spans decades, this powerful work of Southern literary fiction is the story of the volatile Tom Wingo, his brilliant but troubled twin sister, Savannah, and the complex and damaging legacy of their dysfunctional family. 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