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The Seasons of Rick Roderick (TCU Press Texas Writer's Series 5) - Softcover

Zigal, Thomas

 
9780875659565: The Seasons of Rick Roderick (TCU Press Texas Writer's Series 5)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 087565956X ISBN 13: 9780875659565
Verlag: Texas Christian University Press, 2026

Inhaltsangabe

The Seasons of Rick Roderick explores the remarkable life of a West Texas–born philosopher who rose to fame in the early 1990s as one of America’s most beloved philosophy professors.

Known for his dynamic lectures recorded by The Teaching Company, Rick Roderick captivated audiences nationwide with his wit, humor, and ability to make complex ideas accessible. Admirers included cultural icons such as George Lucas and U.S. Senator Orrin Hatch.

But behind the brilliance was a man shaped by a difficult Texas childhood, struggles with anxiety and depression, and the devastating loss of a loved one during his teenage years.

Roderick’s longtime friend, novelist Thomas Zigal, offers a deeply personal account of their thirty-year friendship, interwoven with excerpts from Roderick’s unfinished autobiography at the time of his death in 2002.

Part biography, part memoir, The Seasons of Rick Roderick is a bittersweet portrait of a charismatic professor whose vibrant teaching style and sharp mind inspired thousands of listeners. As a volume in the TCU Press Texas Writer’s Series, this book sheds light not only on the legacy of a unique philosopher but also on the enduring power of friendship, resilience, and the pursuit of knowledge.

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Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Thomas Zigal is an award-winning novelist whose work spans fiction, short stories, and essays. His novels have received top honors including the Jesse Jones Award for Best Book of Fiction from the Texas Institute of Letters, the Fiction Award from the Philosophical Society of Texas, and the Violet Crown Award from the Writers’ League of Texas. Known for his vivid storytelling and deep sense of place, Zigal captures the landscapes and complexities of Texas life. He lives in Austin, Texas.

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Verlag
Texas Christian University Press
Erscheinungsdatum
2026
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN 10 
087565956X
ISBN 13 
9780875659565
Einband
Taschenbuch
Anzahl der Seiten
368
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