March is Women's History Month. So, for my next five Tuesday posts I will be choosing articles about famous women in the history of our planet to review. Women who made a difference in the world by the way they led their lives, their accomplishments, their heroism, or whatever put them in the annals of history.
It is a little difficult for today's young women to relate to the remarkable women of the past. Society treats women differently today than it did even 50 years ago. We sometimes forget the struggles that women had in centuries of the past. Many cultures considered their women property. Women were not educated, as a whole and rarely were valued for their intelligence. It is with this frame of thought that I am on a quest to share some truly remarkable women with you. These women rose above the prejudice of their time and are remembered for their strength, their humanity, and the gifts they gave to the world.
One such woman was Jeanne d'Arc of France. We know her more commonly as Joan of Arc or Saint Joan of Arc. This young woman has a remarkable story of heroism that is compelling to men and women alike. Jennifer Tanabe who writes under the name of jptanabe has written a beautiful tribute to Jeanne d'Arc. Jennifer shares with us the story of this courageous teenage girl who at the age of 19 had done more in her lifetime than many of us will ever do. How many girls of 19 do you know that could lead an army on horseback to victory?
Joan of Arc rose above her poverty and stood firm in her beliefs. So firmly that it cost her the precious gift of life. She was found guilty of heresy even though she was a young woman of unwavering faith.
I encourage you to read the history of Jeanne d'Arc as Jennifer writes about so passionately. Find out why this young girl who died in 1431 is an inspiration to jptanabe and others of the world.
Visit Jeanne d'Arc
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It's great that you are spotlighting women from our past. Most of the time, history is just words on a page to our children. And what a great lens to spotlight for Women's History Month -- Jennifer's writing makes Joan of Arc come alive.
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of a women in history series, and your review encouraged me to visit Jennifer's wonderfully engaging account of the Jeanne d'Arc story. Looking forward to more of these great recommendations over the coming weeks!
ReplyDeleteI will be looking forward to more lenses about women in history. Yesterday my son and I were studying about Susan B Anthony, another great woman from history, and I kept thinking how it would make an excellent lens.
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Oh I'm so thrilled to have my lens on Jeanne d'Arc featured here! Thank you Bev! And what a great idea to feature lenses on famous women in history. I'll be looking forward to reading about more of them.
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What a great topic, Bev! And I loved the lens. It was so interesting and beautifully presented.
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A very inspiring story of belief and courage. Jeanne d'Arc is an icon. Thanks for sharing, Ladies. =)
ReplyDeleteWow! It just doesn't get any better than this! One of my all time favorite lensmasters reviewed by another one of my all time favorite lensmasters on one of my all time favorite lenses about one of my all time favorite heroines. I guess that has to make this one of my all time favorite reviews!
ReplyDeleteIt is beautiful Bev! As always, your writing is an inspiration!
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