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Sometimes the universe produces a man or woman whose life seems ready-made for fiction: Joan of Arc, for example, or Robert Falcon Scott; John Brown, Martin Luther King Jr., or Jesus of Nazareth. Fiction writers are attracted to larger-than-life personalities and each of the above-mentioned luminaries have indeed appeared in fictional works. Now German theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer joins their ranks in Denise Giardina's novel Saints and Sinners. Bonhoeffer was born in 1906 in Breslau, Germany. As a young man, he found his vocation in the church, and his theological education took him to England, Spain, and eventually New York, where he spent a year in post-doctoral studies at Union Theological Seminary. He returned to Germany imbued with both the ideals of ecumenicalism and of the Church's responsibility to participate in social and political debate. These ideals, unfortunately, were hardly compatible with the rise of Nazism in the Germany of the '30s and '40s. Bonnhoeffer, true to his beliefs, spoke out against the Nazi regime, and participated in Germany's small Protestant resistance. He was eventually arrested for helping Jews escape to Switzerland and was hanged in the concentration camp in Flossenberg in the waning days of the war.
Denise Giardina knows the stuff of drama when she sees it, and in writing this fictionalized account of Bonhoeffer's life and death, she has drawn heavily on his own writings. Though she sticks to the facts where chronology is concerned, she does introduce three fictional characters into her protagonist's life as a means of illuminating his most private aspects. There is Elisabeth Hildebrant, Bonhoeffer's Jewish lover; Alois Bauer, his Nazi nemesis; and Fred Bishop, a black American seminarian Bonhoeffer meets during his year in New York who serves to politicize and radicalize the German theologian. After reading Saints and Sinners, readers might want to take a look at Bonhoeffer's Letters and Papers from Prison, written during the last two years of his life, for a taste of the real man.
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In the charnel house that was Europe in the Second World War, there were few instances of shining moral courage, let along secular sainthood. Dietrich Bonhoeffer, the German theologian and Nazi resister was the exception. This emblematic figure risked his life--and finally lost it--through his participation in a failed plot to assassinate Hitler and topple his regime. Saints and Villains gives us this exemplary life in a sweeping narrative that is bold in conception and utterly convincing in its power of imaginative reconstruction.
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Memorable.......2004-02-14
A powerful novel about an inspiring man. I read this book some time ago, but now that I'm an Amazon reviewer I wanted to revisit it -- her portrait of Bonhoeffer and his world, the courage in his spirit has stayed with me. This is not great art, but it is a fine historical novel, a compelling story, and a great example for the rest of us.
Got my interest.......2003-05-01
Like Schindler's story, Giardina's novel introduces to us a story that some of us may never have known before. This novel introduced me to a real figure who is very inspiring and very human. Too many historic "heroes" seem like myths or memories. Giardina cures this illness by making Bonhoeffer real, and making him exist once again. It is both an important and well told story, based on something terrifying and real. This is the novel that developed my interest in Bonhoeffer and his life.
Giardina teaches at West Virginia State College, the school that I attend. I have had the opportunity to take her Fiction Writing Workshop class. A friend recommened this novel to me. It remains my favorite Giardina novel. Serious, but entertaining. Touching and compassionate. This is one of the greatest books I have ever read.
"Cup of Wrath" is much better.......2003-01-12
Before I read this book I had just read "Cup of Wrath" by Mary Glazner and though the later was a much better portrait of Bohnoeffer, has friends and family, and was a much better written version of the German mindset during the Nazi rise to power. This book was fine, but the dialogue was very unprofound and seemed too-well scripted. Much of the words the author puts in Bohnoeffer's mouth felt ...unconvincing. Many of the scenes, such as the scene were Dietrich's black friend is refused service, come off overly-contrived and riddled with cliche. I also didn't find the writing to be incredibly sophisticated and the overall book didn't leave me thinking much. It almost seemed like it was written for more of a young adult audience? Overall: there is a much better product out there.
Wonderful account of one's man heroic response to hitler!.......2001-09-15
This book is several things. First, it is the story of a heroic man's struggle to do his part to fight the evil that he knew existed in Germany during World War Two. Second, it is a story of a boy growing into a man, imperfections and all. Third, it is about the development of one man's soul and sense of purpose. Finally, it is the story of Germany, of a country as it descends into an abyss.
The book is extremely well written. It introduces us to an "inside" view of Hitler's rise to power and Germany's response to it. We meet our hero as a boy, and watch as he grows into a man. We follow him through school, through his search for self and meaning. The main character is undoubtedly a hero, but not in a story-book sense. He is - like all of us - not a perfect being. He has trouble with relationships. He has fear - great fear. He has uncertainty. But that makes his heroism all the more striking.
Bonhoffer is from a very wealthy, famous German family. He is safe - had he sat back and kept quiet, there is little doubt that he would have made it through the war untouched. Yet, he rises to the occasion. The story is fascinating in its unique perspective - this man, from this very German family, gives us a glimpse of how Germany descended into insanity. We watch as he struggles with his own doubts, his own feelings of frustration and anger, and as he struggles with doing what is right versus fighting against his own country and government. It is simply gripping to read.
The writing is clear and crisp and filled with meaning. The story literally flows... you will find yourself unable to put the book down. Read this book and watch and as an incredible man faces danger and fear, and rises above it. A great read!
Making the Familiar New.......2001-01-17
I bought this book because I had some knowledge of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, and because I've read several Ballantine's Readers Circle novels and found them all to be interesting, challenging, and worth my time. Saints and Villains has made me think again about Jews and their place in European history. I have known of the Holocaust since I was a small child, but this novel made me think about day-to-day life as Hitler grew from being a fringe leader (like Pat Buchanan), frightening no one, to the leader of a warring empire, sometimes seeming unstoppable. It's hard to imagine a time in which Hitler seemed unstoppable, but I think we all must, if we can, in order to understand how fear made average people do uncommonly evil things--and, like Pastor Bonhoeffer, uncommonly good.
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Heroes & Villains - Joan of Arc (Heroes & Villains)
Elizabeth Silverthorne
Manufacturer: Lucent Books
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This young girl, who turned the tide of the Hundred Years' War and changed the future of the Western world, continues to fascinate us. Although her actions are among the best documented of any personality in the Middle Ages, there are many mysteries connected with her life.
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From close calls to living in denial. From having the dreaded talk to having it go right (or wrong). From false acceptance to true acceptance. From suffering to freedom from outbreaks. In the ever ongoing search for a cure... We the heroes saints and villains of HSV walk you through life with herpes. We share the agony of finding out, the nightmare of being the one in five. We move on with you through all the stages of Living with Herpes.
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An inspiring book. A great piece of work.......2007-08-11
This is the book I have lived to write. The last piece of the puzzle has fallen into place and I can look back and see the whole picture. Thank God I got herpes. Because I did, I can bring this book to you. If I didn't compile and edit this book here is what I would say about it....
"I wish I had read this book ten years ago. I honestly wished it had been there to hold my hand, guide me, make me feel so less alone. Echo my fears, reassure me and lead me on with practical guidance to eliminate my outbreaks naturally. And to thrust me back into the world of the loving. Free and happy."
And this is why I put this book together. This is my gift to you. A gift from life to me which I pass on to you.
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The Irish: Sinners, saints, gamblers, gentry, priests, Maoists, rebels, Tories, Orangemen, dippers, heroes, villains, and other proud natives of the fabled isle
Thomas J O'Hanlon
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Title: Isabel I, ¿santa o villana?(TT: Elizabeth I, saint or villain?)
Author: César Vidal
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Epoca (Magazine/Journal)
Date: April 5, 2002
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This digital document is an article from Biblical Theology Bulletin, published by Thomson Gale on June 22, 2006. The length of the article is 8899 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.
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Title: Pilate the villain: an alternative reading of Matthew's portrayal of Pilate.
Author: Callie Callon
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Biblical Theology Bulletin (Magazine/Journal)
Date: June 22, 2006
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Volume: 36
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THE IRISH: Sinners, Saints, Gamblers, Gentry, Priests, Maoists, Rebels, Tories, Orangemen, Dippers, Heroes, Villains, and Other
Thomas O'Hanlon
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- Hot, Hot, Hot!
- So different ...so GOOD!
- Excellent book. Ignore the other review.
- Three and a half, it aggrivated me.
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Hot Streak
Susan Johnson
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ASIN: 0553561154
Release Date: 2004-08-31 |
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Molly: A beautiful bride-to-be, fell hopelessly in love with another man. A man she could never marry....
Carey: A world-class horseman and film director, lived a glittering jet-set life that Molly could never be a part of.
Against all odds, fate would give their love a second chance. Years later, as Molly struggled to raise her daughter in the wake of betrayal, she dreamed of her beloved Carey.
Then, one day he appeared-more glamorous, wealthy, and irresistible than she ever remembered, Now she was ready to embrace his world...his passions...His fast-paced lifestyle....
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More Praise for Susan Johnson:
"Her romances have strong intelligent heroines, hard, iron-willed men, plenty of sexual tension and sensuality and lots of accurate history. Anyone who can put all that in a book is one of the best!"
--Romantic Times
"No one...can write such rousing love stories while bringing in so much accurate historical detail. Of course, no one can write such rousing love stories, period."
--Rendezvous
"Susan Johnson writes an extremely gripping story...With her knowledge of the period and her exquisite sensual scenes, she is an exceptional writer."
--Affaire de Coeur
From the Paperback edition.
Customer Reviews:
Hot, Hot, Hot!.......2005-02-23
I, too, thought this book was very HOT! If you enjoy books like this then you have hit pay dirt! You won't regret buying this one!!! So, why not buy it today!
So different ...so GOOD!.......2004-12-27
Superb!
I've yet not finished the book and already feel the need to give my rating on this story.
Different to what I have been accustomed from Ms Johnson, yet passionate with a strong element of adventure.I took notice of one of your 'customer reviews - Susan M "Avid Reader", and I'm delighted that I did so.
Superb!
Excellent book. Ignore the other review. .......2004-09-27
After reading another reviewer's confusing entry, I felt I had to submit my own. I was thrilled to see the reissue of this great book under the author's real name of Susan Johnson. I purchased this book when it was out-of-print at some expense because of Ms Johnson's superior talent. A fan of her historicals I thought I'd give her only contemporary, written under the name of Jill Barkin, a try. I was not disappointed. In fact, I've reread it numerous times. That's probably the best endorsement a reader can give a work. The plot was tight and compelling, the romance hot and satisfying, the characters well drawn, interesting, and wholly believable. I highly recommend this to readers. The other reviewer mentioned this wasn't like Ms Johnson's recent works and they were right...it was written years ago and it follows her older "style." I am afraid Ms Johnson gave into pressure from somewhere to dummy-down her writings, to forget the footnotes that taught and expanded the knowledge of readers with brains, to leave out the rich descriptions and characterizations. Still Ms Johnson can be counted on to be literate and accurate. Oft times I hoot with laughter or wince with embarrassment reading the errors-grammatical and historical - some books have in them. Even a weaker work by Ms Johnson, which this book isn't, reads better than most authors can come up with on their best day. I highly recommend this book.
Three and a half, it aggrivated me. .......2004-09-22
This book is not like S.J.'s current books. The plot and everything was good, the story was fine, it was more the immature actions and stupid reasoning to make it all ok that got to me. When Molly and Carey got along you could see the chemistry between them, even though the "love" scenes are not what they are in more recent books, there was still a sweetness. But, for how much it got to me, I did not put it down, my curiosity too piqued, I had to know what was going to happen in the end. So, it was pretty good. I have to admit, I kinda really likes Carey at times. Would not mind on of him for myself. Read it for your self, then youll know what I mean. It is a good book, but wont be staying on my keeper shelf.
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On the trail of Zuni Gold, the Texas Hellions head for a three-way shoot-out! (Western)
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a.k.a. Susan Johnson.......1998-11-16
This is one of the earliest books writen by one of the best historical-erotic romance writers of all time: Susan Johnson. Unlike her other books which are set in the past, this book is set in the early 1980's. The hero (Carey Ferstern) and the heroine (Molly Darian) of this book met many years before... in a time when he was a starting young film director, reknown as a world-class horseman, and she a beautiful bride-to-be.
Ten years later, they meet again and things between them have not changed for they are still attracted to each other. But this time around, more than youth is in their way for they have to battle many obstacles including an ex-wife, an ex-husband, and some terrorists thrown on their path.
Unlike the other books by Susan Johnson, this one lacks the trademark sensuality that made her famous. Overall though, I would say that this is a great book and I recommend it... if you can get your hands on a copy of it, that is.
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HOT STREAK (Loveswept, No 716)
Jan Hudson
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Release Date: 1994-10-01 |
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Hot streak: And other sports stories
Vaughan Webb
Manufacturer: Watermill Press
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ASIN: 089375773X |
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Eight exciting and amusing stories you'll find in Hot Streak. From the clumsy soccer player who becomes the hero of the game to the star halfback who learns what it means to be part of a team, these young athletes are sure to keep you entertained. Follow their antics in all kinds of sports-on the court or in the field!
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Legendary Lover, Hot Streak, Forbidden
Susan Johnson
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Forbidden: He was raised in the gilded lap of luxury; Etienne Martel, the magnificently virile Duc de Vec, notorious rake, expert sportsman-and the most celebrated lover in all of Paris. But from the moment he saw the incomparable Daisy Black, he knew he would never desire another. She was born half a world away: Daisy Black, a proud MT beauty, exotic and untamed-and determined to fight for the rights of women in a land ruled by men. Yet the instant she felt the heat of de Vec's jungle-green gaze, she knew she was lost. Like some haunting promise of paradise he drew her in, fanning the flames of her desire until all she could think of was lying in his arms. Now, caught up in a dance as old as time, Etienne and Daisy have eyes only for each other. But soon, they'll find their happiness threatened; by a scoiety rocked by their scandalous love; and the woman Etienne calls wife.Legendary Lover: Dear Readers, I had heard the gossip. Who in London hadn't? But whether or not the elusive Venus Duras would favor one of her numerous suitors didn't concern me. After all, I had a surfeit of oblighing lovers. And then I bumped into her. Literally. She was utterly enchanting, the most dazzling creature I had ever seen. I knew she had to be mine. But she was aware of my reputation and thought me a libertine. When I invited her to a dinner party, she gave me the cut direct. Within hours our heated encounter became the talk of the town. Who could resist a wager or two on the delicious possibilites? Could I conquer the unconquerable Miss Duras? Would she resist or succumb to my legendary powers of seduction? It became a luscious game and tantalizing spectacle-wildly provocative, uncertain in outcome, a delight and fascination to all society. Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would ever meet my match. But then, I never dreamed I would meet a real-life Venus. Yours, Jack Fitz-James The Marquis of Redvers.
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The Spirit That Moves Us: Poetry, Fiction, Essays, Artwork, Volume 6, Number 1 (A Footnote to Shakespeare's Hamlet; The Short, Happy Life of a Traveling Salesman; Cargo of Grace; Language Barrier; Portrait of My Mother in the Year of My Birth; Thirty Years and Their Days; The Translucent Night; Snow Falls on China;, Another Horse Poem; Notes Upon a Hot Streak; Luck Enough; Grandfather: A Photograph; New Models for American Literature; Advertisements for Policemen; Regeneration)
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Title: Always a Maverick: Nick Van Exel was known as much for his difficult attitude as his trademark hot streaks until he was traded to Dallas last season. Now, the fire in his belly has ignited the Mavericks' run to the Western Conference finals. (NBA).(Dallas Mavericks)
Author: Sean Deveney
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The Sporting News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: May 26, 2003
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Volume: 227
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This digital document is an article from The Register-Guard (Eugene, OR), published by The Register Guard on January 15, 2006. The length of the article is 873 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.
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Title: Arizona State leaves Beavers feeling empty.(Sports)(Last-place Sun Devils humble Beavers as their hot streak comes to an end)
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The Register-Guard (Eugene, OR) (Newspaper)
Date: January 15, 2006
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This digital document is an article from The Register-Guard (Eugene, OR), published by The Register Guard on January 28, 2003. The length of the article is 511 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.
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Title: Axemen continue hot streak.(Sports)
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