Clifford feightner

Clifford feightner

About

Cliff is an independent Publisher and Author. He is in the process of publishing his second book, "Views from Sandhausen - Experiences from a Foreign Service Assignment". He co-authored the book with his wife of 43 years, Lynn. The book is scheduled to be published near the end of 2010. Their first book "Lynn's Story" documented their unsuccessful battle with Renal Cell Carcinoma, a hororrific disease that ravaged, and eventually killed his soul mate Lynn.

A King Under Siege

A King Under Siege

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<p><span style="color:rgb(15,17,17);font-family:'Amazon Ember', Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;">Richard II found himself under siege not once, but twice in his minority. Crowned king at age ten, he was only fourteen when the Peasants' Revolt terrorized London. But he proved himself every bit the Plantagenet successor, facing Wat Tyler and the rebels when all seemed lost. Alas, his triumph was short-lived, and for the next ten years he struggled to assert himself against his uncles and increasingly hostile nobles. Just like in the days of his great-grandfather Edward II, vengeful magnates strove to separate him from his friends and advisors, and even threatened to depose him if he refused to do their bidding. The Lords Appellant, as they came to be known, purged the royal household with the help of the Merciless Parliament. They murdered his closest allies, leaving the King alone and defenseless. He would never forget his humiliation at the hands of his subjects. Richard's inability to protect his adherents would haunt him for the rest of his life, and he vowed that next time, retribution would be his.</span><br /><span class="a-text-bold" style="color:rgb(15,17,17);font-family:'Amazon Ember', Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-weight:700;">B.R.A.G. Medallion honoree!</span></p>

Story Behind The Book

“Views from Sandhausen” Experiences from a Foreign Service Assignment ‘Views from Sandhausen’ is a diary of an American couple on their first Foreign Service assignment in Europe. He is an experienced international traveler who is an Information Technology Professional, then working for an American Fortune 100 company - assigned to Germany. His wife is a well-tended adventurous woman who revels in the good life that being married to a successful mid-level executive provides. ‘Views’ is a series of over 100 notes (with photos), sent home to their friends and families – to keep them updated. ‘Views’, is funny, heart-breaking, informative, thought-provoking, and provides the reader with a look at what is entailed in ripping a successful middle-aged couple from their comfortable life in the United States, and dropping them into an entirely new set of circumstances overseas. “Views” is a perspective that you will not read in Fodor’s, and is not commonly available in any other venue. With very little support from “The Fortune 100 Company” this loving couple learns lessons the hard way, and overcomes the challenges with grace and determination. “Views” will serve couples faced with a similar challenge as an essential guide. For others, it is a quick, humorous, entertaining read about a world that only a few will experience. It is an emotional investment in a new opportunity, a journey of triumph as obstacles are conquered. Our target audience includes: • All readers looking for a quick, emotional journey with many cheers and a few tears. • General readers who enjoy learning new ideas in a humorous, 1st and 2rd person presentation. • Expatriates serving or planning to serve overseas – Corporate or Governmental • Corporate organizations and personnel interested in the subject • International travelers • Readers interested in Europe • Anyone wishing to take a walk through Europe Cliff Feightner – Homosassa, January, 2011

Reviews

<p style="margin:0in 0in 11pt;" class="MsoNormal"><font size="3" face="Calibri"> &quot;<em>Views from Sandhausen&quot; </em>becomes a <strong>can't-</strong>be-missed adventure story.<br />--avidbookreviews.blogspot.com/2011/01/review-views-from-sandhausen.html </font></p> <p style="margin:0in 0in 11pt;" class="MsoNormal"><font size="3" face="Calibri">&quot;Provocative and playful...it is the personalities and perspectives of the expatriate couple that makes it a book well worth reading.&quot;<br />Cher Skoubo<br />--tiny.cc/ayrpz </font></p> <p style="margin:0in 0in 11pt;" class="MsoNormal"></p> <p><font size="3" face="Calibri"></font> </p> <p style="margin:0in 0in 11pt;" class="MsoNormal"><font size="3" face="Calibri">&quot;Views from Sandhausen&quot; is a fun, fast read, riddled with tidbits of humor and information. Expats will relate easily to their experiences. Tourists will find it informative and eye-opening.<br />R. L. Macri, Author-Illustrator<br />--tiny.cc/ayrpz </font></p>