Dec 17, 2014 to write pope joan, donna woolfolk cross has also deepened many sources and took seven years before to write the book. 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 due to events beyond her control eventually rises to become the pope. Pope joan by donna woolfolk cross overdrive rakuten. Pope joan has all the elements one wants in a historical dramalove, sex. If youre into conspiracy theories, this is a book for you. It is a fascinating look at the life of a girl named johanna joan who lived during the 6th century. 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. After finishing donna cross novelization of joan s 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. Donna woolfolk cross takes a thousand year old legend and writes a compelling back story that left me with many questions. Our reading group recently read and discussed pope joan. Pope joan ebook by donna woolfolk cross rakuten kobo. The american donna woolfolk cross s 1996 historical romance, pope joan, was recently made into a german musical as well as the movie described below. One of the most controversial women of history is brought to brilliant life in donn woolfolk crosss tale of pope joan, a girl whose origins should have kept her in squalid domesticity. Joan s father was a member of the clergy during the period in time when it was common for them to be married and have children.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading pope joan. Jan 01, 20 there are raids, battles, fires, floods, murders, and even a love interest to complicate joans career. Read pope joan a novel by donna woolfolk cross available from rakuten kobo. Jun 01, 2009 buy pope joan by donna woolfolk cross isbn.
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. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Donna woolfolk cross books list of books by author donna. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. How the words we use use us and donna woolfolk cross graduated cum laude, phi beta kappa, from the university of pennsylvania in 1969 with a b. Now this compelling novel animates the legend with a portrait of an unforgettable woman who struggles against.
The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 422 pages and is available in paperback format. Free download or read online pope joan pdf epub book. A worldwide bestseller, major motion picture and upcoming directors. About pope joan pope joan has all the elements one wants in a historical dramalove, sex, violence, duplicity, and longburied secrets. A conversation with donna woolfolk cross, author of pope joan. A novel 9780345416261 by donna woolfolk cross and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Pdf pope joan book by donna woolfolk cross free download. Now in this riveting novel, cross paints a sweeping portrait of an unforgettable heroine who struggles against restrictions her soul cannot accept.
For a thousand years her existence has been denied. Why was one joan expunged from history books and the other made a saint. 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. She is the legend that will not diepope joan, the ninthcentury woman who disguised herself as a man and rose to become the only female ever to sit on the throne of st. Now in this riveting novel, donna woolfolk cross paints a sweeping portrait of an unforgettable heroine who struggles against restrictions her soul cannot accept.
History and historical fiction book club virtual history and historical fiction book club virtual. What similarities or differences do you see between pope joan and saint joan of arc. Pope joan by donna woolfolk cross book club discussion. I was reading a book in french and came across a reference to a pope named jeanne. Pope joan by donna woolfolk cross 1997, paperback for. Pope joan by donna woolfolk cross 1996, hardcover for. Jun 14, 2017 donna woolfolk cross brings pope john or joan to life, from her birth to her death, and constructs plausible and engaging scenarios to explain how joan became educated and was able to hide her gender until she reached the pinnacle of power in medieval christianity. Review of pope joan by donna woolfolk cross advicesbooks. After finishing donna cross novelization of joan s 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 messages of their own historical periods. She is the legend that will not diethe woman who disguised herself as aman and sat for two years on the papal throne. Pope joan has all the elements one wants in a historical drama love, sex, violence, duplicity, and longburied secrets.
Pope joan has all the elements one wants in a historical dramalove, sex, violence, duplicity, and longburied secrets. Donna woolfolk cross graduated cum laude, phi beta kappa, from the university of pennsylvania in 1969 with a b. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read pope joan. How important is it that pope joan actually existed. Shattered by the cumulative effect of so much horror and death, joan was again afflicted by a crisis of faith. Pope joan by donna woolfolk cross great pick for 2020. In her first novel, donna woolfolk crossilluminates the dark ages and its attendant milieu of barbarism, politics, bigotry, and religion. A longstanding tradition has insisted that there was a female pope in the ninth century. All library locations and drop boxes will remain closed until further notice. See all books authored by donna woolfolk cross, including pope joan, and word abuse. Pope joan is a sweeping historical drama set against the turbulent events of the ninth century the saracen sacking of st. Pope joan pope joan has all the elements one wants in a historical dramalove, sex, violence, duplicity, and longburied secrets. There are raids, battles, fires, floods, murders, and even a love interest to complicate joans career.
Are there lessons to be learned from this story whether its true or not. Review pope joan by donna woolfolk cross 203 by brittany in light of todays announcement of a new pope, pope francis jorge bergoglio of argentina, i thought id share a book with you that i loved. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The first edition of the novel was published in 1996, and was written by donna woolfolk cross. Instead, through her intelligence, indomitability and courage, she ascended to the throne of rome as pope john anglicus. She is the legend that will not diethe woman who disguised herself as a man and sat for two years on. Donna woolfolk cross brings pope john or joan to life, from her birth to her death, and constructs plausible and engaging scenarios to explain how joan became educated and was able to hide her gender until she reached the pinnacle of power in medieval christianity. She moved to london, england, after graduation, and worked as an editorial assistant for a small publishing house on fleet street, w. Stunning story about the first alleged female pope.
Take a look at even more movies and tv shows that were so nice they made em twice at least see the full gallery. Pope joan donna woolfolk cross, 1996 crown publishing 448 pp. Pope joan by donna woolfolk cross 1997, paperback for sale. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. She is the author of two books on language, word abuse. Pope joan by donna woolfolk cross pope joan by donna. Donna woolfolk cross, quote from pope joan it was a childs awareness, never spoken or even fully acknowledged, but deeply felt. The main characters of this historical, historical fiction story are pope joan. Pope joan, by donna woolfolk cross herstory novels. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. Pope joan a novel by donna woolfolk cross and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. No one knows for sure if pope joan, or pope john anglicus as she called herself, really existed. Pope joan by donna woolfolk cross published by three rivers press isbn.
Donna woolfolk cross has a dual purpose in writing her book. Cross makes an excellent, entertaining case in her work of historical fiction. Join us this month to discuss pope joan by donna woolfolk cross. Pope joan book by donna woolfolk cross thriftbooks. Donna woolfolk cross featured in new york times article.
E book excerpt pope joan has all the elements one wants in a historical drama love, sex, violence, duplicity, and longburied secrets. Pope joan is a 1996 novel by american writer donna woolfolk cross. If joan had agreed to leave with gerold when he first came to rome, what would her life have been like. In this riveting novel, donna woolfolk cross paints a sweeping portrait of a heroine whose strength of vision led her to defy the social restrictions of her day. In this international bestseller and basis for the 2009 movie of the same name, donna woolfolk cross brings the dark ages to life in all their brutal splendor and shares the dramatic story of a woman whose strength of vision led her to defy the social restrictions of her day. Brilliant and talented, young joan rebels against medieval laws forbidding women to learn.
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 messages of their own historical periods. She is the daughter of dorothy woolfolk, a pioneering woman in the american comic book industry, and of novelist william woolfolk. It is a fascinating look at the life of a girl named johanna joan who lived during. Indeed, it seems pope joan is a really existed person, but since the story was deleted by the religious authorities in the middle age, today there are no reliable sources confirming the life of a female pope. The first is the obvious exploration of obscure historical fact and fantasy. 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. Donna woolfolk cross wrote the story of pope joan as a work of fiction.
Synopsis pope joan has all the elements one wants in a historical drama love, sex, violence, duplicity, and longburied secrets. Joan was born in ingelheim, which is in presentday germany. The authors version of that story imagines joan as the daughter of a village canon. Gifted with a thirst for knowledge and the ability to reason, joan soon learns these traits. We know in advance that she succeeds, however, because the name of the novel is pope joan. A remarkable woman uses her considerable intellectand more than a little luckto rise from humble origins to become the only female pope, in this breakneck adventure from newcomer cross. Todays book is the historical fiction novel pope joan by donna woolfolk cross. Reading guide for pope joan by donna woolfolk cross. Pope joan begins her life as a precocious english child with a thirst for knowledge who eventually fools everyone to become pope. A link will be shared with registered participants. 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. To write pope joan, donna woolfolk cross has also deepened many sources and took seven years before to write the book.