Web Site Design compliments of Crystal Cloud Graphics
Welcome to the Library. May you find the information offered to be of value to you- either now or later. Sir Jean of Acre By Helena P. Schrader The last paragraph on the back cover of the book summarizes so very well what the reader will find within. "Helena P Schrader's tale of God and man, heroism and doubt, temptation and devotion, spanning the last years of the thirteenth century, is both powerful and compelling." This book is a marvelous work of storytelling because it is about ourselves as human beings. The characters and experiences are ageless and the universality of the people, places and activities can easily be transformed to express our own personal life adventures. More simply stated; Helena draws you into her story and you live it. I consider this to be one of the most important measures of authorship- the ability to construct words, sentences, paragraphs and chapters that seamlessly and realistically flow making us credible witnesses to all the things presented. We are there and can willingly give factual testimony to what has happened. Wow! We learned, we felt a wide range of emotions and had a lot of fun without ever being in danger or getting hurt. It became very obvious that Helena spent a great deal of time and effort researching the historical facts that became the stage settings for the characters. It begins in southern France in the late 1200's. A young man has come of age and wishes to make his mark in the world. His "right of passage". The father cannot object because he would be rejecting his own life and choices. The mother is very distraught and fearful, because she will lose her son. Young Jean has chosen to become a Templar, a choice that will forever seal family, friends and intimate love behind him. The vows made to the "The Poor Knights of Christ and of the Temple of Solomon" were those of the dedication to follow a religious monastic order- a warrior religious order. Poverty, chastity, obedience & service were the Knights Templar requirements for life. The story unfolds easily for the reader. Although set in a time and place so different from what we know today, Helena's descriptive narratives adequately explain the different customs, dress, habits and lifestyles so we can read with understanding rather than turning pages that leave behind lumps of unknown terms and activity. Sir Jean experiences many things and grows. Decisions must be made between his personal emotions, values, ethics and understandings that conflict with dogmas, regulations, temptations and personal confrontations. All the things, in different terminology, that we must deal with on a daily basis. This is an excellent book to read, especially for those who enjoy historical novels. However, be prepared to set aside and dedicate uninterrupted periods of time to journey from the beginning to the last page. Once you begin, you wouldn't want to put it down. Enjoy! Visit the author of this book, Helena!
Web Site Design compliments of Crystal Cloud Graphics
Welcome to the Library. May you find the information offered to be of value to you- either now or later. Sir Jean of Acre By Helena P. Schrader The last paragraph on the back cover of the book summarizes so very well what the reader will find within. "Helena P Schrader's tale of God and man, heroism and doubt, temptation and devotion, spanning the last years of the thirteenth century, is both powerful and compelling." This book is a marvelous work of storytelling because it is about ourselves as human beings. The characters and experiences are ageless and the universality of the people, places and activities can easily be transformed to express our own personal life adventures. More simply stated; Helena draws you into her story and you live it. I consider this to be one of the most important measures of authorship- the ability to construct words, sentences, paragraphs and chapters that seamlessly and realistically flow making us credible witnesses to all the things presented. We are there and can willingly give factual testimony to what has happened. Wow! We learned, we felt a wide range of emotions and had a lot of fun without ever being in danger or getting hurt. It became very obvious that Helena spent a great deal of time and effort researching the historical facts that became the stage settings for the characters. It begins in southern France in the late 1200's. A young man has come of age and wishes to make his mark in the world. His "right of passage". The father cannot object because he would be rejecting his own life and choices. The mother is very distraught and fearful, because she will lose her son. Young Jean has chosen to become a Templar, a choice that will forever seal family, friends and intimate love behind him. The vows made to the "The Poor Knights of Christ and of the Temple of Solomon" were those of the dedication to follow a religious monastic order- a warrior religious order. Poverty, chastity, obedience & service were the Knights Templar requirements for life. The story unfolds easily for the reader. Although set in a time and place so different from what we know today, Helena's descriptive narratives adequately explain the different customs, dress, habits and lifestyles so we can read with understanding rather than turning pages that leave behind lumps of unknown terms and activity. Sir Jean experiences many things and grows. Decisions must be made between his personal emotions, values, ethics and understandings that conflict with dogmas, regulations, temptations and personal confrontations. All the things, in different terminology, that we must deal with on a daily basis. This is an excellent book to read, especially for those who enjoy historical novels. However, be prepared to set aside and dedicate uninterrupted periods of time to journey from the beginning to the last page. Once you begin, you wouldn't want to put it down. Enjoy! Visit the author of this book, Helena!