Als ehemalige preisgekrönte Journalistin und Redakteurin befasst sich diese Autorin mit Themen der spirituellen Entdeckung und Genesung. Ihre Werke erforschen die komplexen Beziehungen zu Gott, Familie und Ehe und konzentrieren sich auf eine persönliche Reise zur Wiedererlangung des wahren Selbst. Der Stil der Autorin ist introspektiv und offenbart tiefe Einblicke in den menschlichen Geist. Mit ihrem Schreiben lädt sie die Leser auf einen Weg der Selbstfindung und des spirituellen Wachstums ein.
Jane Austen (1775-1817) is among the most beloved authors in the English language. Her six novels have been made and remade into films (a new version of Pride and Prejudice, starring Keira Knightly, was just released). Her work inspired the surprise 2004 bestseller, The Jane Austen Book Club.
When the author decides to tell her father about a one-time sexual assault on her when she was younger, her decision to do so will be the thread that unravels the family fabric. It is a dilemma that comes with the challenge of testing the frail bonds of her family’s love and loyalty. It will be a decision that cuts through the family’s façade of normalcy. Her choice to confront her father will dramatically turn her world upside down and take her on a journey making her question everything she knows about life, religion and herself. It’s a choice that will ultimately transform and lead her to new life. "A Numinous Effect is a candid and poignant testimony to the power of faith and resolution to deal with difficult and damaging life-altering problems. The author very vividly captures her revealing evolution which, while personal, strikes a universal chord." -Jack Adler Writer’s Digest "A true journey of spiritual growth and deepening consciousness, Joan Elizabeth tells her story both fiercely and courageously. Her truthfulness is startling at times, allowing us to see her unfolding, and often painful, path of healing and, thus, finding herself. This witnessing to the fullness of truth should encourage others who read it to find hope and strength as they face their own demons, moving from shame to transformation." -- Janet E. Corso, spiritual director
Simply Austen explores the life and work of Jane Austen, whose groundbreaking novels set a new standard for social and psychological realism, inspiring numerous films, comic books, TV series, Broadway musicals, and parody zombie books. Designed for hard-core "Janeites" and newbies alike, Simply Austen offers a treasure trove of little-known facts and fascinating insights into the life of one of the most widely read writers in English literature.