Joy Bounds tells a fascinating story of Joan of Arc, from the viewpoint of her mother Zabillet. The book draws you into the lives of French peasants during the Hundred Years' War and shows how a young girl comes to lead the French army to several victories, how she is put on trial for heresy and burned at the stake, and how her mother helps to clear her name years later.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading the book. The writing is so touching and atmospheric - the book is simply wonderful!
I don't usually read short stories, but I'm really glad I read this collection. The stories are imaginative, the topics are varied and there are lots of unexpected twists. The authors are very skilled at stirring your emotions - I lost count on how many times I felt a lump in my throat and had to reach for tissues...
This is a wonderful guide for every writer who wants to be more productive - and who doesn't? It contains practical advice and gives step-by-step suggestions with illuminating examples which you can easily put into practice and use to achieve your writing (and other) goals.
Simon Whaley's writing style is humorous, so the book is a real pleasure to read. However, this does not detract from his serious message: fundamentally, it is up to you to adopt a positive mindset and keep on going even when things get tough. Keeping this in mind and following his suggestions on how to do this will empower you and help you to be in charge of your writing (and other areas of) life… Read more
