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Fountains of the Spirits
by Marcyle Taliaferro   
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Louisiana Author, Marcyle Taliaferro

Category:  Inspirational
Publisher: PublishAmerica

ISBN-10:  1591292069

Type: Fiction

Pages: 175

Copyright: 
Mar 1 2002

"Our hearts portrayed by actions,
our thoughts revealed to man,
from the Fountains of the Spirits,
showing choices from within."

According to legend, somewhere in the vast, wooded hills surrounding the small Louisiana town of Cocodrie, there is a magical place called The Fountain.
For generations, inhabitants trudge the wooded hills, searching for this special place rumored to be a 'testing ground' for the soul.
Laurel Chandler's frantic escape to Cocodrie from her threatening ex-fiance' is all the adventure she wants, but an undefined search fills her restless mind. For T-Jack Lassiter, the search for The Fountain is an escape from himself--until he watches the frightened, untamed filly running in circles, bouncing off the rails of the round pen at his parents' stables and . . .


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Reaching across the table to take Laurel's hand, Mrs. Conner held her eyes as she spoke. "Some people don't know what they are seeking, many deny it, and others are deceived. I don't want you to fall into the same traps as I, my child. So, I'll tell you my story....I'll tell you about the games I played, and how I learned that I was not the one in control."


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Review by Sara Weis (www.sarasays.com)
Title Fountains of the Spirits
Author Marcyle Taliaferro
Rating Green Light

Review: In the sleepy small town of Cocodrie, Louisiana, young Laurel Chandler finds her life changed forever. Not that the recent death of her parents, escaping the obsessive clutches of her boyfriend, and finding a good teaching job will compare as to what happens when she meets the Lassiter family. Through their southern generosity, stories of the past, and their son T-Jack, Laurel finds herself intrigued. With her new friendship with the family and widowed Emily Conner, Laurel discovers a new belief in God and the love he has for her. Laurel takes her newfound knowledge about God's grace and forgiveness and helps her to relate to the challenging students in her classroom. Laurel also uses her desire to reach out to others and it is when previously struggling T-Jack uses Bible scriptures to compare a trainer's relationship with a horse, that Laurel realizes God's true miracles. Fountains of the Spirits is an endearing read. Marcyle Taliaferro develops characters that you truly care about. Taliaferro has a unique way of reaching beyond the pages of her book to the reader and helping them reflect on their own life. If you enjoyed the characters in Fountains of Spirits you will soon be able to get a follow-up on them in Taliaferro's new book, A Cry from the Harbor.



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Reviews for "Fountains of the Spirits"

Reviewed by Eddie Thompson 10/9/2003
Fountains of the Spirits is an amazing book with an amazing message. As a resident of Lousiana, I felt at home as Marcyle Taliaferro weaved a wonderful tale that ministers hope to the hearts of every reader. What a must read this book is!
Reviewed by Stacey Thompson 5/26/2003
"Fountains of the Spirits" sounds like a real inspirational story written from the heart. When I read the excerpt I thought "I wish I could write that much emotion and foreshadowing into one passage."
Reviewed by Vanessa Johnson 4/5/2003
Very intriging excerpt. I too am from Louisiana and have heard of Cocodrie but have not been there but I do know of many of the old folk tales that lurk in Louisiana. Much success on your book. Can you tell me how your experience has been with Publish America. Yes, I agree with the last post, you should post a chapter on the site.
Reviewed by Jennifer Cary 3/31/2003
Marcyle,
Even in prose, you are poetic. I would love to read your whole book Very intriguing excerpt. Abundant blessings!
Reviewed by 1/9/2003
I thououghly enjoyed this book! If readers are looking for a story to warm their heart AND soul, this is it!
Reviewed by Sherry Gibson 12/12/2002
The excerpt was intriging. Left me wanting to read more! Wishing you the very best with this novel.

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Reviewed by Henry Custer 11/30/2002
Written from the heart, about things yhou know, and it shows!
Reviewed by Stephanie Sawyer 11/20/2002
Reading that is more than a story. Reading that takes genuine affect. These are the games worth examining. Marcyle poignantly paints depth of meaning into a sustaining story. What talent!
Reviewed by Sheila MacDonald 11/18/2002
You have me hooked, I can't wait to read the rest of your booked.
P.S.I love the cover
Reviewed by Erin Elder 11/16/2002
A wonderful, moving story with an important message that doesn't bang you over the head with it.
Reviewed by Annette DeLore 11/15/2002
I love the cover of your book. This is a story that will touch every readers heart! When the reader finishes this book, they will learn the lesson that love comes in many forms.
Reviewed by William Overby 11/15/2002
What a wonderful concept! Your heart is certainly in your work.
Reviewed by Mary Erickson 11/14/2002
the books synopsis and excerpt certainly whets one's appetite for more. It sounds like the author did much research on her subject prior to putting pen to paper, so to speak.
Reviewed by Lori Paris 11/14/2002
I read this book and loved it, gives us all so much to think about! Marcyle is a wonderfully descriptive writer!
Reviewed by Kevin Yarbrough 11/14/2002
Sounds good, makes me want to read more just to figure out what the legend of the lost fountain is.
Kevin
Reviewed by Linda Alexander 11/13/2002
Marcyle:

First, I LOVE your name. . . .

But I digress. Your storyline managed, in those few words, to transport me to the oh-so-beautiful, mysterious world of southern, bayou-country Louisiana. I know of Cocodrie, & can envision a story such as yours in that lush land.

I plan to read more!
Reviewed by Myrtle Ann Collins 11/5/2002
Loved the book- lived each moment and could picture every scene from your decriptive writing.
Reviewed by Melody Ravert 11/2/2002
A winner!

What an incredible way that the reader can reflect with their own personal issues as they discover ways the characters deal with theirs.
Reviewed by rcrivellari 10/28/2002
A great book, gives us the oppertunity to personaly explore each of our individual spirituality!!
Reviewed by Melinda Edwards 10/28/2002
Touches the heart and inspires soul-searching self-examination, GREAT book
Reviewed by Kathryn Willis 10/27/2002
A very good and thought provoking book.
Reviewed by Deborah Turner 10/23/2002
This is timely and needed. I wanted to read more. Please upload a chapter.
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