Wow.
I am so honored by Claire's review on her lovely blog, http://lily-maiden.blogspot.com/2007/10/waking-rose.html. Here's an excerpt:
It was after reading Waking Rose that I really realized one of the big potentials of these books. Eric Ludy, husband of Leslie Ludy (author of Authentic Beauty), has some excellent "Lessons on Manhood" articles in her book. In one, he explains about a book that heavily impacted his life, and his understanding of masculinity and strength. It was The Scottish Chiefs, a novel based on the true story of Scottish war heroes William Wallace and Sir Robert the Bruce. He testifies that the book left him with a new and powerful vision of manhood. And it was a book written by a lady. Eric says, "It was a woman with a correct vision of manhood that lit the flame of willingness within my heart to become all the God desired for me to be." (Emphasis his)
I'm convinced that Regina's novels have the exact same potential. Her masculine characters are strong, gallant, chivalrous, and yet very real. I know many other girls would join me in confirming that they exemplify exactly the kind of strength and values we hope and pray for in a future husband. I hope many, many young women continue to read these stores and treasure the beauty of pure romance and modern-day femininity that they depict. And I hope many, many young men also pick them up and catch hold of a vision of authentic masculinity fashioned after the ultimate manhood of Jesus Christ.
Claire, I'm truly honored you think the books have that potential. Thanks so much for the review!
It was after reading Waking Rose that I really realized one of the big potentials of these books. Eric Ludy, husband of Leslie Ludy (author of Authentic Beauty), has some excellent "Lessons on Manhood" articles in her book. In one, he explains about a book that heavily impacted his life, and his understanding of masculinity and strength. It was The Scottish Chiefs, a novel based on the true story of Scottish war heroes William Wallace and Sir Robert the Bruce. He testifies that the book left him with a new and powerful vision of manhood. And it was a book written by a lady. Eric says, "It was a woman with a correct vision of manhood that lit the flame of willingness within my heart to become all the God desired for me to be." (Emphasis his)
I'm convinced that Regina's novels have the exact same potential. Her masculine characters are strong, gallant, chivalrous, and yet very real. I know many other girls would join me in confirming that they exemplify exactly the kind of strength and values we hope and pray for in a future husband. I hope many, many young women continue to read these stores and treasure the beauty of pure romance and modern-day femininity that they depict. And I hope many, many young men also pick them up and catch hold of a vision of authentic masculinity fashioned after the ultimate manhood of Jesus Christ.
Claire, I'm truly honored you think the books have that potential. Thanks so much for the review!
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Many blessings,
Claire
Phil 4:8
- GKC lover
Well, I *do* love opera, and the Marriage of Figaro in particular. And I have read Manalive - several times! The Napoleon of Notting Hill is one I haven't yet read, but it is the favorite book of a friend of mine, so I included it in Rose's list as a tribute to my friend.
And I have read some Jane Austen by now. :)
Generally speaking, I would say I *do* agree with my viewpoint or main characters on big things like moral issues. But on tastes, you can't always be sure, because I make an effort to make sure that my characters aren't just "regina clones."
But if I give a work of literature prominence in the story, like The Marriage of Figaro in The Shadow of the Bear, or "The Eve of St. Agnes" in Waking Rose, you can be sure it's because I love it.
Does that answer your question?
On a slightly humorous note, I have always liked the fact that the boy's in your stories, don't seem to mind asking girls to dance! (Something which is completely unheard of among the boys I know.)
God Bless Y'all!
Peace of Christ,
GKC lover
PS By the way, I assume that when Fish says in the audio drama that he can't stand the new tenor in 'Figaro', he is referring the tenor in the role of Don Basilio?
ps i'm reading the eve of st. agnes for school and maybe its just me but i don't really get it... is there some sort of secret to understanding it regina?
Okay, sorry... but that story is just too fun not to share.
Blessings, everyone!
I agree all the way with everything Claire said too!
And they all know how to dance! Really, I wish we could convince them somehow that we won't think "Oh he likes me!" or something rediculous like that! (If they think we will, they obviously do not know any of the girls around here!)
~Mae