Anchors of the Soul

By Carol Egmont St John and Carol Egmont St. John

Told from two perspectives, Anchors of the Soul is a tale of secrets, lust and intrigue, where life can be seen on a purely physical plane or as a magical series of events. Call it witch-craft, call... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1410716589
• ISBN13: 9781410716583
• Release Date: May 2003
• Publisher: 1st Book Library
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.1" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Hope is the Anchor of the Soul

I loved this book!! The struggle between the younger woman, Serena and the older woman, Gwen took many twists and turns. Each of them keeping secrets. Many families face these decisions of keeping sacred family trusts. You see yourself in Serena- strong and bold with no boundaries. And then again in Gwen- broken then reborn with a real lust for life again. You cry with Gwen as she tries to bring back some sense of reality to her mother. Carol St John is truly an inspiration to us all as a gifted artist and now writer of this inspiring novel. Her spirit shines through. A true Goddess!

An excellent read by a new (for this genre) author

St. John has written a good, long, satisfying read. It's colorful, with plenty of enticing detail about its locale and the area's personality and personalities. It is rich in imagery, the characters are well drawn and speak in their own voices. The plot is deep enough to remember but the writing is so smooth it is a delightful summer find - or for any time of year, for that matter. A very pleasant surprise from the author of "Tap Roots."

Anchors of the Soul

Rarely do I read a book straight through but this one captured me. Carol St. John has a way of bringing her characters to life in a rich, colorful, magical, thoughtful,humorous, brilliant way. When I read about Serena, the younger one, I was she; same with Gwen, twice her age. I couldn't think of them as fiction. People interactions interest me and these are real people, I'm sure of it - I don't care what you say. Two of her venues are familiar and dear to me - Cape Ann, Mass. and Key West, Fla., contributing to my enjoyment of the book. I learned a good deal about the problems in Nicaragua, its gentle people reminding me of those I've known in Mexico.St. John is as adept with a pen as she is with a brush. I marvel.

A true original! St. John keeps you guessing.

A true original! Filled with powerful imagery, this novel takes you on a journey from the rocky shores of New England to the heart of Nicaragua and back again. It weaves seamlessly between the past and the present and between the thoughts and actions of two very different women who both love the same man and who begin an unusual sort of friendship when he disappears. This book has a fascinating plot with equally fascinating characters who grow and evolve as "life happens". St. John keeps you guessing up until the end.