Eagle Reviews

This splendid book is a must for anyone interested in Spanish-German relations over the last several hundred years. Since Spain was long part of the Habsburg Empire, and since Franco's Spain was allied with Hitler's Germany, those relations are both complex and significant. The book's 21 essays cover three periods: The Middle Ages and Habsburg years, the Enlightenment, and from the Spanish Civil War to the present. Most are well written and contain useful bibliography. In addition, 38 pages are devoted to bibliography on German-Spanish relations and there are good onomastic and subject indices. I was particularly taken by the essays linking literary traditions (Kabbala and mysticism, Calderón and German theater, Schlegel and Cervantes, Heine, Unamuno, Neruda, etc.), and by Conrad Kent's well-illustrated essay on the Spanish Civil War as interpreted by German photographers.

An excellent reference book for the student or collector of Early American Art, especially the Colonial Period. The photos are sharp and clear. The text informative and helpful to the collector, student and or interested individuals. This form of Art is highly collectable and has been extensively reproduced by today's artists specializing in reproductions of classic folk art. I highly recommend this book for art lovers, collectors and students of American Folk Art.

There has always been a major difference between the three synoptic gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke, and the later gospel of John. John's book has been regarded, not so much a story about the life of Jesus, as an interpretation of the deeper spiritual significance of his words and actions. White Eagle in The Living Word of St John, disclosing the profoundly mystical truth behind the gospel of John, reveals that it is even more unique than many biblical sholars could imagine. "Men have studied the message of the Master Jesus, but they do not comprehend its full implication."
Based on talks given by White Eagle through Grace Cooke in London, UK, between 1943 and 1945, The Living Word offers a refreshing insight into the deeper meaning behind long-practiced ceremonies, such as Baptism--are children really born into sin?--and the true significance of the Creation--what is the difference between soul and spirit? It also answers questions regarding the Resurrection--did the physical body of Jesus actually rise from the dead?--and the true meaning of Salvation--who is the Saviour? It is well-known that the early Church was divided over its Christological controversies regarding the humanity and divinity of Jesus, but rather than being divisive, John's gospel, as translated in The Living Word of St.John "transcends the limits of dogma to bring the wisdom of the East and West together.
For those who enjoy Bible study, The Living Word is clearly set out. Each one of the twenty-one chapters includes the biblical passage from St.John's gospel and is followed by White Eagle's interpretation. "When the bible is read with understanding, when the light of the spirit is thrown upon its pages, you will discover many jewels of truth." White Eagle suggests that chapter fourteen, one of the most famous chapters, contains "the jewel of the whole gospel." It contains many well-known phrases: "in my Father's house are many mansions," and "the Father that dwelleth in me, he doeth the works..." and White Eagle explains the esoteric significance of the words that through misinterpretation have long been a source of division: "I am the way, the truth and life; no man cometh unto the Father, but by me." Many have interpreted these words to mean that Christianity is the sole path to God. "Do not confuse Christ," says White Eagle, "with the man through whom he worked, Jesus of Nazareth, the Initiate."
The Living Word of St.John contains an important message. Like Jesus, we can all become "man made perfect." It is a book well worth reading.

This story of the ambiguous distinction between right and wrong, truth and falsehood, yin and yang is well worth the effort to overlook the book's obvious lack of editing. The heroine, or anti-heroine, a mystery from page one to page 236, keeps our hero, Detective Lieutenant Joseph Lazzaretto, guessing along with us.

The story takes place in Los Angeles, with plot-thickening scenes dotted across the US geography, encompassing military and government interest all the way to the Oval Office and back. Like all good stage plays, all the real action takes place within a single 24-hour period. But when I say, "action," I'm thinking, "Lights, Camera, ...."

This action, adventure, spy thriller demands the big screen. From the martial arts prowess of our heroin (I like her! OK?) to the chain of command that wakes a "recalcitrant NASA official" at gunpoint, there's too much happening in too many places almost simultaneously for any medium less magical than the movies.

But that's not to say this book reads like a screen play. Hardly. We have many long introspective passages to help us build respect for our hero, Joe. In one such, we find him kneeling in the sanctuary of the paradox of his appreciation for the trappings of religion and his complete aversion to religion itself, positioned for revelation.

Yet peppered with mouth-curling quips, this story begs to be heard. Lines like Joe's "Don't look at me in that tone of voice." And the quotable "The human heart has only so many beats and I'm not going to waste mine fleeing on foot." Tom Porter's LONE EAGLE RED DRAGON has big-screen potential: I can hardly wait!

Ms. Altglet shows off her obviously suberb knowledge of the ancient German language and also her ability to dig deeply into little known subject matter. Her explanations of the various details of these marvelous letters between several sons and their father during the Civil War read like you were there in the parlor while they were being read. I learned a great deal about the Texas German involvement in the war. My hat's off to a delightful author.

This book has it all: delightful characters, wonderful romance, and believable intrigue!

Damara is puzzled and angry when she first finds out from the newspaper about her engagement to the Marquis of Emsley. She heads to London to find out who this dastard is she is supposed to be engaged to. Simon, Lord Emsley, newly returned from the war and the new marquis, is also confused by the announcement and is determined to discover this obvious fortune hunter who he is supposedly engaged to. When the pair meet, sparks fly. Simon is determined to stay engaged to the fascinating woman, but Damara is tired of having her life run by dictatorial men. The course of true love has quite a few obstacles to overcome in this delightful romance!

This book is one of my favorite regencies! All of the characters, including the secondary characters (family members, friends, and villains), are marvelous and true throughout the book. The plot is forward-moving and believeable. The writing is great prose, a fun read (with laugh-out-loud sections). I highly recommend this book.

This is a really fun book about a special summer vacation. Matthew is new in town, and meets a lot of exciting friends in all sorts of strange circumstances, from stopping runaway cars to tracking boat thieves. Lots of fun!

It's a great book especially for young chidren because there are lot's of colors and it makes kids think a little bit. Their not just looking at pictures, their looking at history and different environments and cultures. There's rainforest, egyptian, outer space, under the sea pictures. Everything that kids love is in tis book. That's why it's such a great book.

I highly recommend this book, which was written by Baroness Kunigunde von Richthofen, the mother of Manfred von Richthofen, better known as the Red Baron. What other legendary/mythical figure has a mother who has written a book about him? The Baroness also includes Manfred's siblings-Lothar, his younger and very competitive brother (who was also a flying ace--that's why the book is called "Mother of Eagles"), his older sister Ilse, who tended the wounded as a Red Cross nurse, and his kid brother Bolko, who was at a military school during the war, itching at the chance to be like his big brother. The Baroness brings Manfred down to earth, and more than once she mentions things that she probably thinks are endearing but that would probably make Manfred blush. That's just the way mothers are.

The translator, Sue Fischer, has done a tremendous amount of in-depth research and has added new facts, photographs, and information. She has studied the Richthofen family for many years and, unlike many writers of WWI aviation literature, is familiar with the social and cultural context of the war.

I think it would be very interesting to read this book in conjunction with Baron von Richthofen's autobiography; in his book you get a masculine view of the war; in the Baroness' book you get a very rare feminine view of the war. If you're looking for exciting accounts of aerial combat, this book is not for you, but if you would like a look into the personal side of the Ace of Aces, you will thoroughly enjoy the war diary of the "Mother of Eagles."

I have long been a fan of Ana Castillo's work; this venture into the world of younger readers is powerful and haunting. A wonderful addition to anyone's library.