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Publication date March 09, 2022 Language English ISBN 979-8-88622-087-2 (Paperback) ISBN979-8-88622-089-6 (Hardback) ISBN 979-8-88622-088-9 (E-BOOK) Genre Autobiography/Biography/Memoir
Hollywood Book Reviewer Jack Chambers Writes:
"One of the best ways for a person or group of people to grow together is to go through a period of self-reflection. By reflecting on recent actions or choices in our lives, or the events of our lives thus far, we are able to better understand how we got to the position that we have found ourselves in, and able to look ahead at how to best come to terms with those choices. As Frederick Douglass once said, “A battle lost or won is easily described, understood, and appreciated, but the moral growth of a great nation requires reflection, as well as observation, to appreciate it.” In author L.A. Espriux’s Reflections in a Paper Moon Volume 1: Beginning Passage, the author shares his autobiography of growing up in the rural South in the 1950’s. The author explores the complexities of life and growing up within his unique family dynamic. Through detailed memories and poetic language, the author takes readers on a truly intimate and personal journey through their own lives, from the inner dialogues and feelings that they experienced in those moments to the physical experiences which took the young man into the Vietnam War and back. The author did such an incredible job of interweaving such exquisite detail into the memories that made up their story with artful and beautiful language which brought the author’s stories to life. The author’s experiences as a poet really have translated well into this autobiography, as the imagery and emotional connection the author makes between the narrative of their life and the more thought-provoking passages that examine some of the greater themes of the book. The introspective way the author examines their own time during not only their younger years but the Vietnam War as well was so unique and personal. The stark contrast in views on soldiers during the war made young men either into heroes of their nation or villains of the world, depending on how you asked, and reading the author’s story showcased the internal struggle that was made after the author’s return home, crafting a fantastic yet heartbreaking narrative at times. This is the perfect read for those who enjoy biographies, memoirs and autobiographies. This is especially a great read for those who enjoy non-fiction stories that examine the Vietnam War, living in the rural South during the 50s, and how moments of faith and reflection have impacted a person’s psyche years after traumatic or momentous events. As someone who enjoys these genres, it was fascinating to read the author’s story intermixed with the poetic nature of the writing overall. A remarkable, thoughtful, and engaging autobiography, author L.A. Espriux’s “Reflections in a Paper Moon Volume 1: Beginning Passage” is a must-read nonfiction title that everyone should get their hands on. The heartfelt delivery of the author’s story and the stylistic approach to themes of war, childhood, and the events that shape our thought process as a youth versus who we evolve into once we allow ourselves to grow and learn, the narrative felt detailed yet vibrant and full of life, just as the author was."
Hollywood Book Reviewer Jack Chambers Writes:
"One of the best ways for a person or group of people to grow together is to go through a period of self-reflection. By reflecting on recent actions or choices in our lives, or the events of our lives thus far, we are able to better understand how we got to the position that we have found ourselves in, and able to look ahead at how to best come to terms with those choices. As Frederick Douglass once said, “A battle lost or won is easily described, understood, and appreciated, but the moral growth of a great nation requires reflection, as well as observation, to appreciate it.” In author L.A. Espriux’s Reflections in a Paper Moon Volume 1: Beginning Passage, the author shares his autobiography of growing up in the rural South in the 1950’s. The author explores the complexities of life and growing up within his unique family dynamic. Through detailed memories and poetic language, the author takes readers on a truly intimate and personal journey through their own lives, from the inner dialogues and feelings that they experienced in those moments to the physical experiences which took the young man into the Vietnam War and back. The author did such an incredible job of interweaving such exquisite detail into the memories that made up their story with artful and beautiful language which brought the author’s stories to life. The author’s experiences as a poet really have translated well into this autobiography, as the imagery and emotional connection the author makes between the narrative of their life and the more thought-provoking passages that examine some of the greater themes of the book. The introspective way the author examines their own time during not only their younger years but the Vietnam War as well was so unique and personal. The stark contrast in views on soldiers during the war made young men either into heroes of their nation or villains of the world, depending on how you asked, and reading the author’s story showcased the internal struggle that was made after the author’s return home, crafting a fantastic yet heartbreaking narrative at times. This is the perfect read for those who enjoy biographies, memoirs and autobiographies. This is especially a great read for those who enjoy non-fiction stories that examine the Vietnam War, living in the rural South during the 50s, and how moments of faith and reflection have impacted a person’s psyche years after traumatic or momentous events. As someone who enjoys these genres, it was fascinating to read the author’s story intermixed with the poetic nature of the writing overall. A remarkable, thoughtful, and engaging autobiography, author L.A. Espriux’s “Reflections in a Paper Moon Volume 1: Beginning Passage” is a must-read nonfiction title that everyone should get their hands on. The heartfelt delivery of the author’s story and the stylistic approach to themes of war, childhood, and the events that shape our thought process as a youth versus who we evolve into once we allow ourselves to grow and learn, the narrative felt detailed yet vibrant and full of life, just as the author was."
Liberty Epic of Shadows: The Revised Edition Reviewed by Mark Heisey
U S REVIEW OF BOOKS
"Then, as if on cue, frogs begin to sing, a melody that almost she understands. Nela knows Liberty’s monster has found her at last." Once treasures of the New World are discovered, particularly Inca gold, Spain sends many a sailor, pirate, and cutthroat across the ocean and the decades to retrieve it. One Basque ship captain finds himself returning with a hull full of plunder, a priest, and fifteen fleeing natives. After a terrible storm, the captain must face a near mutiny and throw over most of the treasure. Eventually, the group will abandon ship. The immigrants find a new place to call home, but the greed that led men to their lands will follow them. The tribe survives in their swamp and becomes known as the Aconee.Later, during the Revolutionary War, a British soldier is wounded when his entire squad is wiped out. He is saved by the Aconee and lives with them, eventually marrying and having a child. However, when his wife dies, he becomes distrustful of them. Eventually, he follows the leader to a secret cave, where he finds an old pistol and gold. He escapes with the gold and sends mercenaries to wipe out the entire tribe. He uses the gold to establish himself as a gentleman and settle an area near the swamp where his family will live on the wealth of the stolen gold for generations. Eventually, the last of his line, a woman, remains childless after being widowed. She is involved in small-town secrets that will eventually link a couple of Vietnam veterans to their own past and a larger global history, flowing through the gold and back to the time of Noah and the flood.Espriux’s multi-generational novel has some elements of magic realism similar to books like Allende’s The House of Spirits and Marquez’s One Hundred Years of Solitude. All three books follow generations of families and explore how secrets can affect future generations in the towns where they take place. There are also elements of myth, magic, and spiritualism in all three. Espriux’s work, more than the others, links the myths and spirituality to ancient times and the beginnings of Christianity. In some ways, the relics of the past and their stories and mysteries have meanings and disentanglements that are reminiscent of the conspiracies in a Dan Brown novel. And like the aforementioned novelists, Espriux does an excellent job linking the past and present and finding creative ways to carry the stories and sins of the past into the lives of the characters in the present. As each time period moves forward, the links are well-established, and the deceased characters remain present through the influence they exert on the modern day.Like similar novels, Espriux’s work rewards the patient reader. These types of books require an initial commitment to understanding where the story comes from in order to see the lasting effects of history and comprehend their weight on the lives of the characters at the story’s conclusion. Espriux’s inclusion of an interested scholar pulling all the pieces together is artfully done and helps tie the narrative together. However, the book’s overall effectiveness would have been enhanced through some additional editing for grammatical issues. Also, occasionally the links between the native myths and Christianity feel a bit weak. Still, it is doubtful that such small considerations will diminish most readers' pleasure in seeing the book unfold. Any fan interested in books based on mysteries of the past mixed with the lives and secrets of small-town inhabitants will find a rich story waiting for them.
"Then, as if on cue, frogs begin to sing, a melody that almost she understands. Nela knows Liberty’s monster has found her at last." Once treasures of the New World are discovered, particularly Inca gold, Spain sends many a sailor, pirate, and cutthroat across the ocean and the decades to retrieve it. One Basque ship captain finds himself returning with a hull full of plunder, a priest, and fifteen fleeing natives. After a terrible storm, the captain must face a near mutiny and throw over most of the treasure. Eventually, the group will abandon ship. The immigrants find a new place to call home, but the greed that led men to their lands will follow them. The tribe survives in their swamp and becomes known as the Aconee.Later, during the Revolutionary War, a British soldier is wounded when his entire squad is wiped out. He is saved by the Aconee and lives with them, eventually marrying and having a child. However, when his wife dies, he becomes distrustful of them. Eventually, he follows the leader to a secret cave, where he finds an old pistol and gold. He escapes with the gold and sends mercenaries to wipe out the entire tribe. He uses the gold to establish himself as a gentleman and settle an area near the swamp where his family will live on the wealth of the stolen gold for generations. Eventually, the last of his line, a woman, remains childless after being widowed. She is involved in small-town secrets that will eventually link a couple of Vietnam veterans to their own past and a larger global history, flowing through the gold and back to the time of Noah and the flood.Espriux’s multi-generational novel has some elements of magic realism similar to books like Allende’s The House of Spirits and Marquez’s One Hundred Years of Solitude. All three books follow generations of families and explore how secrets can affect future generations in the towns where they take place. There are also elements of myth, magic, and spiritualism in all three. Espriux’s work, more than the others, links the myths and spirituality to ancient times and the beginnings of Christianity. In some ways, the relics of the past and their stories and mysteries have meanings and disentanglements that are reminiscent of the conspiracies in a Dan Brown novel. And like the aforementioned novelists, Espriux does an excellent job linking the past and present and finding creative ways to carry the stories and sins of the past into the lives of the characters in the present. As each time period moves forward, the links are well-established, and the deceased characters remain present through the influence they exert on the modern day.Like similar novels, Espriux’s work rewards the patient reader. These types of books require an initial commitment to understanding where the story comes from in order to see the lasting effects of history and comprehend their weight on the lives of the characters at the story’s conclusion. Espriux’s inclusion of an interested scholar pulling all the pieces together is artfully done and helps tie the narrative together. However, the book’s overall effectiveness would have been enhanced through some additional editing for grammatical issues. Also, occasionally the links between the native myths and Christianity feel a bit weak. Still, it is doubtful that such small considerations will diminish most readers' pleasure in seeing the book unfold. Any fan interested in books based on mysteries of the past mixed with the lives and secrets of small-town inhabitants will find a rich story waiting for them.
LIBERTY EPIC OF SHADOWS Original Story Written by Author L. A. Espriux OnlineBookClub.org review 3 out of 4 stars"Liberty Epic of Shadows by L. A. Espriux is historical fiction and a chain of events from century to century. It was divided into five sections. It is the story of a place known as Liberty Peninsula. It was named after the great Galleon Spanish cargo, "Libertad." The cargo sank some centuries before while traveling back home with many golds and a "Shaman" later delivered by the friar, Miguel. The survivors of this ship were made up of some Indians, Captain Emmanuel Belasko and his crew. The "Shaman," Xeantee Aconee, became the first inhabitants of the Peninsula, which they called Aconee later. But they would face being overthrown by Adam Pixley, an ally that becomes an enemy in the time of Tahmoh, the son of Belasko.
One of the book's positive aspects was the way the events were arranged to follow each other with precision. At the beginning of the book, several questions were raised with much curiosity about the following events. Each section, from the first to last, answered my questions adequately. An example was when Emmanuel's crew was in mutiny. The situation is almost helpless. The prophecy of Miguel could play a role here.
The fact that Aconee didn't die brings doubt and confusion, but it's later answered in the book's later chapters. There are many instances similar to this, making it a great read. Each chapter was written in great detail, and also the illustrations at the beginning of each section not only made it enjoyable to read but more remarkable to imagine.
Another positive aspect of the book was the development of each character, both major and minor. In a new section or chapter, a new character was looked at with the previously mentioned characters, thereby creating a link between the characters. It was done calculatingly. It wasn't confusing; it made the book a more interesting read. Also, the suspense throughout the book was captivating.
However, the pages weren't numbered. It caused difficulty when I tried to navigate through the chapters. Also, the book was not professionally edited. There were many errors. Apart from these reservations, I didn't dislike any other aspect of the book.
Due to these negative issues discussed above, I would reduce the rating of Liberty Epic of Shadows a bit to 3 out of 4 stars . Notwithstanding, this is one of the best adventure series I have read. It was entertaining, informative, suspenseful, and educational.
I learned a lot about life; I saw humans from the eyes of the author. I recommend this to those interested in adventure series and historical fiction. It would inform them and take them to the highest spheres of imagination with each chapter."
**** Liberty epic of shadows
One of the book's positive aspects was the way the events were arranged to follow each other with precision. At the beginning of the book, several questions were raised with much curiosity about the following events. Each section, from the first to last, answered my questions adequately. An example was when Emmanuel's crew was in mutiny. The situation is almost helpless. The prophecy of Miguel could play a role here.
The fact that Aconee didn't die brings doubt and confusion, but it's later answered in the book's later chapters. There are many instances similar to this, making it a great read. Each chapter was written in great detail, and also the illustrations at the beginning of each section not only made it enjoyable to read but more remarkable to imagine.
Another positive aspect of the book was the development of each character, both major and minor. In a new section or chapter, a new character was looked at with the previously mentioned characters, thereby creating a link between the characters. It was done calculatingly. It wasn't confusing; it made the book a more interesting read. Also, the suspense throughout the book was captivating.
However, the pages weren't numbered. It caused difficulty when I tried to navigate through the chapters. Also, the book was not professionally edited. There were many errors. Apart from these reservations, I didn't dislike any other aspect of the book.
Due to these negative issues discussed above, I would reduce the rating of Liberty Epic of Shadows a bit to 3 out of 4 stars . Notwithstanding, this is one of the best adventure series I have read. It was entertaining, informative, suspenseful, and educational.
I learned a lot about life; I saw humans from the eyes of the author. I recommend this to those interested in adventure series and historical fiction. It would inform them and take them to the highest spheres of imagination with each chapter."
**** Liberty epic of shadows