If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. How television makes up your mind donna woolfolk cross snippet view 1984. It is a fascinating look at the life of a girl named johanna joan who lived during the 6th century. Pope joan donna woolfolk cross, 1996 crown publishing 448 pp. Cross is at work on a new novel set in 17th century france. Pope joan by donna woolfolk cross published by three rivers press isbn. She moved to london, england, after graduation, and worked as an editorial assistant for a small publishing house on fleet street, w. Broadway by donna woolfolk cross and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. A site dedicated to book lovers providing a forum to discover and share commentary about the books and authors they enjoy. She is the legend that will not diethe woman who disguised herself as a man and sat for two years on.
Donna woolfolk cross author of pope joan goodreads. For more information about the facts behind the book, as well as the author, please check out donna woolfolk crosss web site. What ails the truth is that it is mainly uncomfortable and often dull. Pope joan book by donna woolfolk cross thriftbooks. If an opinion poll were taken tomorrow, we can be sure that nearlyeveryone would be against it because it sounds so bad. Donna woolfolk cross born 1947 is an american writer and the author of the novel pope joan, about a supposed female catholic pope from 855 to 858. Donna woolfolk cross born 1947 is an american writer and the author of the novel pope joan, about a female catholic pope from 853 to 855.
Cross does a fine job of tiptoeing around and between the truths she can establish and the imagination she brings to her prose. Donna woolfolk cross featured in new york times article. See all books authored by donna woolfolk cross, including pope joan, and word abuse. The relationship between fathers and daughters, with my father, william woolfolk, prenticehall 1983 mediaspeak. Donna woolfolk cross is the author of word abuse and mediaspeak, two books on language. After finishing donna cross novelization of joans life, one may want her to be a real person, only because it is so gratifying to read about those rare heroes whose strength of vision enables them to ignore the almost overpowering. Pope joan by donna woolfolk cross great pick for 2020. Joans father was a member of the clergy during the period in time when it was common for them to be married and have children. Donna woolfolk cross audio books, best sellers, author. A novel 9780345416261 by donna woolfolk cross and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Pope joan, by donna woolfolk cross herstory novels. She moved to london, england, after graduation and worked as an editorial assistant for a small publishing house on more about donna woolfolk cross. Pope joan by donna woolfolk cross pope joan by donna. About pope joan pope joan has all the elements one wants in a historical dramalove, sex, violence, duplicity, and longburied secrets.
She is the daughter of dorothy woolfolk, a pioneering woman in the american comic book industry, and of novelist william woolfolk. Im not sure that libraries yet have the new and improved version of my novel with much larger print, for one thingas well as corrections and additions, an updated authors note with new evidence in favor of joans existence, and a list of best of the best reading group questions, based on my many. She is the author of two books on language, word abuse. I was able to make changes and additions to the text every writers dreamto make the book better after publication. In 1973, cross moved with her husband to upstate new york where she. Jan 01, 20 donna woolfolk cross has a dual purpose in writing her book. Todays book is the historical fiction novel pope joan by donna woolfolk cross. A critical study of the impact of television on american society explains how the mass media sustain the status quo by using onesided newscasts, advertising, and talk shows to manipulate public opinion and establishment values.
Associated press, 2009 actor john goodman, german actress johanna wokalek and central new york writer donna woolfolk cross, from left, arrive for the world premiere of the movie pope joan in. In this stirring international bestseller, donna woolfolk cross brings the dark ages to life in all their brutal splendor, and shares the dramatic story of a woman whose courage makes her a heroine for every age. Those were the thoughts of author donna woolfolk cross as she walked the red carpet in berlin last month as her book, pope joan, was the centerpiece of. The human mind seeks something more amusing and more caressing. Donna woolfolk cross graduated cum laude from the university of pennsylvania with a b. Pope joan by donna woolfolk cross book club discussion. When we say, oh, thats justpropaganda, it means, to most people, thats a pack of lies. Everyone who watches television should read this book. How not to be bamboozled by donna woolfolk cross propaganda.
Discover book depositorys huge selection of donna woolfolk cross books online. Pope joan by donna woolfolk cross 1997, paperback for. Donna woolfolk cross graduated cum laude, phi beta kappa, from the university of pennsylvania with a b. Jun 14, 2017 finally, the focus returns to joan, and the book ends on an inspiring note. Pope joan, based on american novelist donna woolfolk crosss book of the same name, stars german actor johanna wokalek as the titular character, with lord of the rings david wenham as the lover who supposedly brought her to rome, and us actor john goodman as pope sergius. Donna woolfolk cross is currently considered a single author. For the most part this novel is the story of a young woman, whose desire to gain more knowledge compels her to dress up as a man, who eventually rises to become the pope. Pope joan is a recommended book by reading group choices. Also author of preface for donna woolfolk crosss word abuse. The product of seven years of research and writing, pope joan is her first novel.
Previous books and media credits 1977 speaking of words, holt rinehart with james mackillop 1979 word abuse. She moved to london, england, and worked as an editorial assistant for w. If you havent read the book that the movie is based on, you can purchase a copy by cllicking. The author, donna woolfolk cross joined us via telephone for our discussion everyone agreed that it was our best ever and pope joan our favorite book so far weve been meeting monthly for over three years and this is the first book that everyone liked. All the news that fits by donna woolfolk cross from mediaspeak.
Pope joan by donna woolfolk cross 1997, paperback for sale. Donna woolfolk cross audio books, best sellers, author bio. Syracuse author sees her book pope joan become a film. Author donna woolfolk crosss complete list of books and series in order, with. Pope joan is a 1996 novel by american writer donna woolfolk cross. A german movie based on this book was released in 2009. How the words we use use us nonfiction, coward new york, ny, 1979. Heres our quick guide to the best familyfriendly movies and shows you can stream right now. Content includes books from bestselling, midlist and debut authors. Upon her return to the united states, cross worked at young and rubicam, a madison avenue advertising firm, before going on to graduate school at ucla. Pope joan by donna woolfolk cross 1996, hardcover for. She is now at work on a new novel set in 17th century france.
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