Lithuania: The Indestructible Soul [Hardcover]

Harold C. Wilson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 2002

A fascinating story of the author's reminiscences of his travels through Lithuania and the indestructible souls he encountered and learned about. A beautiful portrait of Lithuania captured in the sensitive words and observations of the author. It is a tantalizing story of medieval history, current day politics, and economic perspectives entwined with fairy tales, poems, antiquities, and his adoration of the beauty he found in Lithuania. It all comes together, little by little, to introduce Lithuania as a vibrant and colorful country.

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About the Author

Harold C. Wilson is an author, educator, poet and adventurer. He is a long time admirer of Henry David Thoreau, and has been acclaimed for his outdoor education expeditions, using living simulation, bringing history and science alive to his students. He has written articles and books on many of the places he visits. Past titles include "The Cry of the Frigate Bird" and "Gosnold's Hope". Lithuania: The Indestructible Soul is Mr. Wilson's eighth book, and is a fulfillment of his journey into seeking his own roots. A native of south Boston and former member of the US Coast Guard, Mr. Wilson now lives in Lynchburg, Virginia and is involved in community theater.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 352 pages
• Publisher: Zara (September 1, 2002)
• ISBN-10: 9986340969
• ISBN-13: 978-9986340966
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,640,715 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #78 in Books > Travel > Europe > Lithuania

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very good book about Lithuania, May 13, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Lithuania: The Indestructible Soul (Hardcover)

Harold C Wilson's book present a remarkable story of Lithuania, a country with a troubled history. The autor's strength is his ability to merge successfully his personal reflections and the stories of the glorious past of the country as well as the astonishing atrocities of 'times of darkness. It's true, honest, amazing sincere and nobody could say better than that. We, Lithuanians, remember, know and respect the past. We are really proud of the present, today, and hope for a brighter future.

We also hope this brilliant Book will undoubtedly win Lithuania more friends, if that's at all possible.
Thank You Mr. Wilson, for deep-rooted love for the country of your ancestors and its people. You masterly succeeded in disclosing their unbending spirit and indestructible soul.
So help You God.

Philologist,
Vilnius, Lithuania

4 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars A few gems but needs help, May 12, 2003

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This review is from: Lithuania: The Indestructible Soul (Hardcover)

Harold C. Wilson expresses his love and admiration for Lithuania but over and over again! Enough already!It is poorly edited, redundant and the organization of the book is fragmented. The photography needs help! However there are some strong points: the poetry, the history and the stories of the heroism of Lithuanian patriots probably can not be found anywhere else. A good start but edit the hell out of the thing. Get rid of the many references of kugelis and Lithuanian horseradish. Who cares how many times you eat it!