Gilbert Morris (1929–2016)
Autor von The Stars for a Light
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Gilbert Morris, May 24, 1929 - Gilbert Morris was born on May 24, 1929 in Forrest City Arkansas. He received his Bachelor of Arts in English in 1958 from Arkansas State University. He went on to earn his Master's in English from ASU as well and eventually earned his Doctorate in English from the mehr anzeigen University of Arkansas in 1968. After graduating from college, Morris became a pastor for a Baptist Church in Alabama. He resided there from 1955 until 1961, at which point he accepted an appointment as a professor at Ouchita Baptist University. Morris now writes books full time, and all of his stories have a basis in Christian faith. Over the course of his career, Morris has sold millions of copies of his titles. He has been a Gold medallion finalist several times and has received five angel awards, three for the Winslow series and two for the Appomatox Series. He won the National Award for Poetry from Cloverleaf in 1978. Gilbert Morris passed away on February 18, 2016. (Bowker Author Biography) weniger anzeigen
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How to Write (And Sell) a Christian Novel: Proven and Practical Advice from a Best-Selling Author (1994) 47 Exemplare
The Appomattox Saga Collection 1: Covenant of Love/Gate of His Enemies/Where Honor Dwells (The Appomattox Saga Series… (2008) 43 Exemplare
The Appomattox Saga Collection 3: Wall of Fire/Stars in Their Courses/Chariots in the Smoke/Witness in Heaven (The… (2009) 18 Exemplare
Appomattox Saga Collection 2: Land of the Shadow/Out of the Whirlwind/The Shadow of His Wings (Appomattox Saga 4-6) (2009) 16 Exemplare
Cheney Duvall, M.D.: The Stars for a Light/Shadow of the Mountains/City Not Forsaken (1995) 3 Exemplare
Der Schlüssel der Weisheit 2 Exemplare
The House of Winslow, 1-20 {Set} 2 Exemplare
One Shining Moment (American Century Book #3) 2 Exemplare
The House of Winslow, Books 26-30 2 Exemplare
Widow's Choice, The (House of Winslow #39) 1 Exemplar
Wakefield-Chronik Bd. 4. Stärke des Herzens 1 Exemplar
Gypsy Moon, The (House of Winslow #35) 1 Exemplar
White Knight, The (House of Winslow #40) 1 Exemplar
Unlikely Allies (Winslow #36) 1 Exemplar
Silent Harp, The (House of Winslow #33) 1 Exemplar
Pilgrim Song, The (House of Winslow #29) 1 Exemplar
Die gefangene Braut (Livre en allemand) 1 Exemplar
Der ehrenhafte Betrüger 1 Exemplar
The Double Decker Kids 1 Exemplar
Golden Angel, The (House of Winslow #26) 1 Exemplar
Flying Cavalier (House of Winslow #23), The 1 Exemplar
Das gebundene Herz 1 Exemplar
Der sanfte Rebell (Livre en allemand) 1 Exemplar
The Captive Bridge 1 Exemplar
Stad van de vijand : 1840-1861 : de familie Rocklin aan het begin van de oorlog tussen de noordelijke en zuidelijke… (2011) 1 Exemplar
The Yukon Queen [and] The Rough Rider 1 Exemplar
The Honorable Imposter / The Captive Bride / The Indentured Heart / The Gentle Rebel / The Saintly Buccaneer / The Holy… (1986) 1 Exemplar
The House of Winslow, 1-37 {Set} 1 Exemplar
The Wounded Yankee AND The Union Belle 1 Exemplar
Big Bend, Texas Crossing 1 Exemplar
Found Treasure Audio Book 1 Exemplar
LIONS OF JUDAH 33H hea,no ,gat 1 Exemplar
Hope Takes Flight (American Century Book #2) 1 Exemplar
Crowned with Honor 1212H 12/12H 1 Exemplar
Seal Upon the Heart, A 12/12H 10/12H 1 Exemplar
Dust of Gold, The 12/12H 812H 1 Exemplar
Cry of the Valiant 12/12H 7/12H 1 Exemplar
RENO WESYERN SERIES 4/4f ? 1 Exemplar
THE HOUSE OF WINSLOW SERIES 24/24A… 1 Exemplar
Singing River Series - Books 1-4: The Homeplace, The Dream, The Miracle & The Courtship (2007) 1 Exemplar
Barney Buck and the flying solar-cycle, 2 1 Exemplar
The Wounded Yankee #10 1 Exemplar
The Union Belle #11 1 Exemplar
The Final Adversary #12 1 Exemplar
The Crossed Sabres #23 1 Exemplar
Dixie Widow, The/Wounded Yankee,The #9&10 1 Exemplar
Eyes of Texas 1 Exemplar
Though A Glass Darkly 1 Exemplar
The Shadow Portrait - 1907 1 Exemplar
Stürme der Liebe 1 Exemplar
Secret place of thunder 1 Exemplar
Yellow Rose 1 Exemplar
Witness in Heaven Appomattox Series #10) 1 Exemplar
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- Rechtmäßiger Name
- Morris, Gilbert Leslie
- Geburtstag
- 1929-05-24
- Todestag
- 2016-02-18
- Geschlecht
- male
- Nationalität
- USA
- Geburtsort
- Forrest City, Arkansas, USA
- Wohnorte
- Gulf Shores, Alabama, USA
- Ausbildung
- Arkansas State University (BS|English|1958)
Arkansas State University (MS|English|1962)
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville (PhD|English|1968) - Berufe
- pastor
professor (English) - Beziehungen
- Morris, Lynn (daughter)
Morris, Alan (son) - Organisationen
- Ouachita Baptist University (professor)
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I didn't come in looking for the most accurate or in-depth historical details, and unfortunately, I'm not surprised that some of the parts involving different peoples in the book didn't sit right with me. For instance, there's an evening scene where the enslaved people on Chantel's plantation are singing from their quarters, and Chantel, relaxing on her porch, says, "I like it at night like this, sitting here and just listening to the singing" in a moment portrayed as lovely—when actually that moment and others in this book gloss over the ugly reality of humans being owned as property. This scene treats their presence and their singing like pleasant "entertainment" there for the privileged heroine's benefit.
Also, various aspects of the story feel melodramatic and/or underdeveloped, the word choice and descriptions can be repetitive, and in general, the characters have a fairly unnatural feel, often with stilted dialogue.
Nevertheless, one characterization I mostly liked is of the heroine's main romantic interest. It's refreshing when such male characters aren't always tall, strapping, and dashing, and this particular man has ambition driven by his convictions.
Now, the core of his conviction comes from his faith, and spiritual themes have a prominent place in this book. However, it isn't my preference when spiritual themes in fiction come in the form of sermons and sermonizing. And if the characters' religious discussions and whatnot aren't fresh for me and don't necessarily seem like they're wholly organic parts of a novel, I tend to skim past them—as I did with the several extended Bible lessons in this book. I wanted to get back to the story.
And on the whole, it's the story that I was into, as it kept me interested enough to see how the events would play out. Because I'm not looking for more of a focus on slavery, I'll be skipping the second book in this series, but I may give Book Three a try.… (mehr)