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- ISBN 9780875659565
- Dimensions: 152 x 229mm
- Publication Date: 14 Apr 2026
- Publisher: Texas Christian University Press
- Publication City/Country: US
- Product Form: Paperback
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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.
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.
