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David Lewis

David Lewis

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David A. Lewis was born in Norfolk, Virginia to Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Lewis.  He is the second eldest of six children.  In his father’s footsteps, he joined the United States Marine Corps in 1978.  After 20 years of service and tours of duty in the Persian Gulf wars (Desert Shield and Desert Storm) Mr. Lewis retired and now resides in a suburb of Detroit, Michigan with his lovely family. He currently works in the Information Technology field. In addition to writing, Mr. Lewis enjoys singing, photography, reading, and the company of family and friends. He is the author of two collections of poetry, Forever Moments, and Shades of Love, Poetic Moments.

The Sons of Godwine: Part Two of The Last Great Saxon Earls

The Sons of Godwine: Part Two of The Last Great Saxon Earls

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<p>Emerging from the long shadow cast by his formidable father, Harold Godwineson showed himself to be a worthy successor to the Earldom of Wessex. In the following twelve years, he became the King's most trusted advisor, practically taking the reins of government into his own hands. And on Edward the Confessor's death, Harold Godwineson mounted the throne—the first king of England not of royal blood. Yet Harold was only a man, and his rise in fortune was not blameless. Like any person aspiring to power, he made choices he wasn't particularly proud of. Unfortunately, those closest to him sometimes paid the price of his fame.<br /><br />This is a story of Godwine's family as told from the viewpoint of Harold and his younger brothers. Queen Editha, known for her Vita Ædwardi Regis, originally commissioned a work to memorialize the deeds of her family, but after the Conquest historians tell us she abandoned this project and concentrated on her husband, the less dangerous subject. In THE SONS OF GODWINE and FATAL RIVALRY, I am telling the story as it might have survived had she collected and passed on the memoirs of her tragic brothers.<br /><br />This book is part two of The Last Great Saxon Earls series. Book one, GODWINE KINGMAKER, depicted the rise and fall of the first Earl of Wessex who came to power under Canute and rose to preeminence at the beginning of Edward the Confessor's reign. Unfortunately, Godwine's misguided efforts to champion his eldest son Swegn recoiled on the whole family, contributing to their outlawry and Queen Editha's disgrace. Their exile only lasted one year and they returned victorious to London, though it was obvious that Harold's career was just beginning as his father's journey was coming to an end.<br /><br />Harold's siblings were all overshadowed by their famous brother; in their memoirs we see remarks tinged sometimes with admiration, sometimes with skepticism, and in Tostig's case, with jealousy. We see a Harold who is ambitious, self-assured, sometimes egocentric, imperfect, yet heroic. His own story is all about Harold, but his brothers see things a little differently. Throughout, their observations are purely subjective, and witnessing events through their eyes gives us an insider’s perspective.<br /><br />Harold was his mother's favorite, confident enough to rise above petty sibling rivalry but Tostig, next in line, was not so lucky. Harold would have been surprised by Tostig's vindictiveness, if he had ever given his brother a second thought. And that was the problem. Tostig's love/hate relationship with Harold would eventually destroy everything they worked for, leaving the country open to foreign conquest. This subplot comes to a crisis in book three of the series, FATAL RIVALRY.</p>

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The words in this book is based on the love we all feel but can't bring it to our lips to say.

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<p style="text-indent:.5in;margin:0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';">David Lewis’ skill for creative poetry is released in his most recent literary work titled <em>Forever Moments</em>. This particular book displays his devotion he holds for unconditional love.<span>  </span>His writing style shows the reader that there is nothing more important within our existence than to find that one person that completes the puzzle of life.<span>  </span>To feel so strongly towards another being that life would not be complete without them and to have those feelings returned, is truly a blessing.<span>  </span><em>Forever Moments</em> is a superb collection of poems that will remind the reader how it felt when he or she met their life partner and knew beyond words how extraordinary they were.<span>  </span></span></span></p> <p></p> <p style="text-indent:.5in;margin:0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';">Mr. Lewis displays his emotions to his readers in a way that one can identify with.<span>  </span>His poems are very heartfelt but yet simple.<span>  </span>Within his poems he captures a deep side of every reader.<span>  </span>Many readers will delight in reading his inter most thoughts and feelings because who among us has never appreciated unconditional love and was unable to express it.<span>  </span>I want to congratulate him on a well written piece and wish him the best in his future writings.</span></span></p> <p></p> <p style="text-indent:.5in;margin:0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"><em>-</em><strong><em>PD Review Company<br /><br /></em></strong></span></span></p> <p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;">I have had the pleasure of reading David Lewis’ book, “Forever Moments”.<span>  </span>David is an exceptional writer who has a keen insight into our emotions and underlying hopes about love.<span>  </span>Reading his poetry gives me hope that love still exists and that it is pure.<span>  </span>As a single woman, David gives me the hope that I will find the love that he portrays.<span>  </span>The images that he evokes with his words are timeless.<span>  </span>I am waiting for David’s next series of poetry.<span>  </span>David, I’m waiting…<span>   </span>- <strong>Ms. Melissa Stark</strong></span></p> <p></p> <p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;"></span></p> <p><strong></strong> </p> <p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt;"></span></p> <br /><p style="text-indent:.5in;margin:0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:11pt;">David Lewis', Forever Moments is overwhelming! He has shown that men know how to express their feelings, and he has done it in a mesmerizing way. His poetry is about love in all forms and its most pure. &quot;Is It You&quot;, hit home for me, and &quot;In My World&quot; gives a person without mental illness or experience with it, how it feels from the person who suffers. From the love he has for his daughter to the love he shares with his wife, David's heart is on his literary sleeve and gives us all a rare glimpse into the heart of a man who loves his family, friends and life. It is a must read for all who love poetry and is the perfect gift to give to someone you love. Especially if you're a man who can't express himself, David's poetry will help you articulate your feelings to your special someone. I was blessed through his work. <strong>Terri Ann Armstrong, Author of My Soul Has Spoken and Where Do I Begin?</strong></span><br /></p> <p></p>