Books with author Andy Thomson

When young John of Wycliffe arrives at Oxford University, he finds it a fascinating and perilous place. With his friend, Sebastian Ayleton, John experiences the terrible plague called the "Pestilence" (the Black Death), and he becomes involved in clashes between university factions as well as riots among the townspeople. Whenever he can find time away from his studies, John's favorite place is the inn of the Kicking Pony. There he and his companions discuss the political and religious issues of the day, and it is with his friends that he first shares his growing vision of an English Bible for all Englishmen to read. In the darkness of medieval England, John's pursuit of truth gleams like a solitary star: the morning star that promises the sunrise to come. He paved the way for the theologians of the next century and opened hearts in preparation for the great Reformation itself.

A fictionalized biography of John Wycliffe, set in medieval England: Young John Wycliffe lived through the terrors of the Black Death and later survived the St Scholastica Day riot in Oxford that killed some of his comrades. His experiences gave him a passion to give the Bible to the common man, in the common language of English. Readers will share in Wycliffe's student days at Oxford University and see him work toward his goal of translating the Bible into English for all Englishmen to read.

Wendy Sura Thomson was born in the Year of the Tiger. According to her sign, she is fearless. Wendy has always been reluctant about accepting that virtue, but her life has shown her that she truly has the courage to fight for people and dreams. In Summon the Tiger, Wendy details a childhood of learning to live with her disability, as well as family troubles. She was born with congenital skeletal abnormalities and as a toddler had to have her leg amputated. Her father suffered from World War II–induced PTSD, struggling at a time when PTSD wasn’t much acknowledged. Her mother was emotionally unstable. Wendy escaped to a world of books and music. But she doesn’t just travel through her reading. After two years of college, she joined her family on a freighter bound for parts unknown. Wendy travels with her family but jumps ship in Miami to start a new chapter in her life. As she pursues her studies and meets a coterie of colorful characters, she is forced to evaluate what is most important to her. Her values and the defense of those values have taken her to extraordinary destinations.

The Extraordinary Life Of Horace Henry Walp, is an 80 page illustrated childrens book with a heart warming story and sweet characters. __________________________________________Review by Rick Hanson NY Times best selling author:This deeply deeply touching book is beautifully illustrated with a lovely engaging text. It communicates the preciousness of every life without getting false or gushy about it. Any child who reads this book will be affected by it.__________________________________________Inspired by the life of a real boy who lived during America’s Gilded Age, this book is a treasure also because of the nostalgic and vintage feel it has. The story which touches upon such themes as loss, loneliness, love and friendship are universally relatable. Red Alert: There are what some might consider “naughty words” in this book. The character of Gunner Joe is a civil war vet who suffers from war PTSD. At times he slips into the memory of being on the battlefield. He is known to shout at times “the bastard rebs is comin’ " he refers to the rebs as having “damnable ignorance”. It is important to keep the words in context. It is also important to note during the 19th century this 'B' word was not considered a naughty swear word. It had many definitions. This is noted in a light hearted manner at the end of the book by the author. More can be learned about B.A.Thomson, the book and the real Horace H. Walp at: www.betsythomson.com

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