Bøger af Fauneil Fremont

In Confused, Fauneil Fremont tells the story of Brio as a warning to would-be victims of scammers. Brio, a lively middle-aged woman, finds herself gradually controlled and manipulated by Richie, a younger man whom she mistakenly and tragically trusts during a desolate period of her life. Richie's constant switching between a sweet and generous nature and an abusive and callous nature deeply confuses Brio, leaving her weary and, at times, utterly terrified. During thirty months of physical, emotional, and financial abuse, Brio gradually learns to know the "true Richie." But, is it too late? Will life ever return to normalcy for her? Fauneil has lived in Nebraska, Arizona, California, New Mexico, and Texas. She has a BSc in Ed from the University of Nebraska, an MEd from the University of Arizona, and a BA and MA from San Jose State University. In 2023, Fauneil returned to California, where she currently resides in Stockton. She has had careers as an English teacher and a pipe organist, both described in her writing, along with a study tour of Europe sponsored by the University of South Dakota. Since beginning her third career as a writer, she has published with Xulon the following books: I Didn't Really Know Him 2019 The Seeds of the Prairie 2021 The Spirit of the Prairie, a sequel 2022 Confused 2023

"The Spirit of the Prairie" is a sequel to "The Seeds of the Prairie". The story of Walter and Lisetta and their growing family continues from 1938 until 1959 in Nebraska and in Europe. Walter and Lisetta share the difficulties and enjoyment of raising three girls during a time of three wars: World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. Lisetta is the "touchstone" of the family while Walter struggles with decisions and consequences. Lisetta realizes that one of their daughters has inherited the "spirit" of the prairie. Fauneil was born in the village of Hoskins, Nebraska before her family moved to the city of Norfolk. After graduating from the University of Nebraska, she took a summer study tour of Europe with the University of South Dakota. Her first teaching position in English and music was in Tucson, Arizona. While there, she earned an MED from the University of Arizona. After her marriage, she returned to her love of music and studied at San Jose State University for her BA and then an MA. A career as a pipe organist followed until her retirement in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Following her husband's death, she moved to San Antonio, where she currently resides. Fauneil feels that her life has been strongly influenced by her mother, Lisetta, and her grandmother, Minnie, the main characters of her last two books.

The Seeds of the Prairie is the story of three families of German immigrants whose farm and village lives are interwoven. Picturesque storytelling brings alive the Nebraska Territory as the prairie is homesteaded.Gus and Minnie experience hard work, sorrow, and joy on their farm while sowing seeds of love. Later, their daughter, Lisetta, and Walter (the author''s mother and father) undergo severe hardship during The Great Depression, requiring an important decision to be made. .

Beth, a mid-Westerner, marries a charming, intelligent Englishman in 1960, a time when life in America was simpler. She gradually learns that her husband, Will, is a complicated, secretive person. After fifty-seven years of marriage, she realizes that she didn't really know him. After his death, she discovers more than she wants to know about the real Will. Quotes from Beth's story "Will liked to talk about himself, and within the next two weeks, I learned everything about him that he wanted me to know." "I sat watching, anticipating Will's dance with me. In my memory, I am still waiting there." "Will was never too ill to charm the nurses." "As the wife of an Englishman, it was my duty to keep a stiff upper lip." "God had twice given me life - when I was born and when I was allowed to return to raise Dora." Editor's General Overview "I Didn't Really Know Him" is a fascinating look at what can go on in a family behind closed doors; but ultimately, it is a testament to how a woman maintained her dignity and strength in very trying situations, and that the Lord provided love for her in different ways."