Lois Simmie, born in Saskatchewan and raised in Saskatoon is a critically acclaimed author. She has a fan base of all ages as she’s written for children as well as adults. Lois’s work includes, short stories, children’s poetry and children’s books. Her best-selling novel is titled They shouldn’t make you promise that. Lois found herself in a second hand book store reading a history booklet called Murder in Uniform, by Christina Stewart that told the story of John Wilson, the only member of the RNWMP, including the RCMP, to ever be tried and executed for a crime. The story fascinated her so much it would not leave her mind, she would find herself telling the story of John Wilson to friends and family only to find that no one had ever heard of …show more content…
She wants us to know how John Wilson committed such a crime, how he was trialed and executed, exactly what had went on during the investigation when the RNWMP discovered one of their own might have committed a murder, when they received letters from Polly’s sister, stating she and her family had not heard from Polly in months. She wants us to know what went on in Johns head before he murdered his pregnant wife so he could marry the young women he fell in love with in Blaine Lake, what he did before and after he committed such a crime and all the lies he told. She wants us to know Polly’s side of the story as well, to bring justice and pay homage to the victim who died so tragically. Lois found the story so interesting she wanted to tell the story to the rest of the world so they could be just as intrigued as she was when she first read about it, and how it would not leave her thoughts and always crossed her …show more content…
She does such an outstanding job in telling Polly’s side of the story of how all she wanted was to find the love of her life, to find out for herself if he was alive and well. Only to discover that he was in love with another woman. The book makes the reader feel so many different type of emotions while following along with the story. Her readers can feel as if they can relate to the characters. Lois intended for the story of John Wilson to be heard, and readers everywhere who probably would have never heard of this first degree murder and execution, now know about the mentally deranged, pathological liar, and murderer John Wilson was, the two women he hurt, and the children he left
The following review will focus on “The Secret Lives of Sgt John Wilson”, written by Louis Simmie. This review will elaborate on three particular components. Firstly, Louis Simmie’s purpose inn writing “The Secret Lives of Sg.t John Wilson” was to provide an accurate depiction of Saskatchewan history. Secondly, this review will ascertain whether the book “The Secret Lives of Sgt. John Wilson is of any monetary value. Lastly this review will discuss whether the author Lois Simmie accomplished her overall goal in writing “The Secret Lives of Sgt. John Wilson”
Great people often arise from unlikely places. During the civil war women were barred from serving in the army; however, women did sometimes disguise themselves as men and enlisted in both the Confederate and Union armies. During the Civil War years of 1861 to 18-65, soldiers under arms mailed countless letters home from the front. There are multiple accounts of women serving in military units during the Civil War, but a majority of these incidents are extremely hard to verify. Nevertheless, there is the one well-documented incident of the female Civil War soldier by the name of Sarah Rosetta Wakeman.
It is often astounding how secrets can tear lives apart. The Secret Lives of Sgt. John Wilson gives testament to this fact. This story is the ultimate portrayal of deception and betrayal set amidst the serene, isolated canvas of the Saskatchewan prairies. What makes this story seems unbelievable is the fact that this is a true story which actually occurred as opposed to being fiction. John Wilson killed his loving unsuspecting and hid her body in an isolated culvert in 1918 near Waldheim, Saskatchewan. Some years later he would be tried in a court of law, convicted and hung for his crime in Prince Alberta, Saskatchewan. He was the first and only Mountie to be hung in Canadian History. Once again, providing that the Mounties did get their man
...lives. It gives readers the chance to emphasize with these women and their families. It let readers experience the trials and tribulations these women underwent firsthand. A nonfiction novel would not have had that impact and ability to draw readers that close.
PTSD, also known as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, can cause change and bring about pain and stress in many different forms to the families of the victims of PTSD. These changes can be immense and sometimes unbearable. PTSD relates to the characters relationship as a whole after Henry returns from the army and it caused Henry and Lyman’s relationship to crumble. The Red Convertible that was bought in the story is a symbol of their brotherhood. The color red has many different meanings within the story that relates to their relationship.
One reason why I’m enjoying this book is because page 252. What happens in this part of the story is that Jaxter gets hurt trying to break out from the Dowager’s walls. I really liked this part because the author did a good job at explaining it, so that I can picture it in my mind. I like that because when I visualize it helps me understand the text better. Another reason why I really enjoyed this part is because Jaxter gets hurt, not that I want him to get hurt, but it’s because I like when people get hurt cause I really want to see what the other characters will do to help him. That interests me because I really like helping people, and so if they decide not to help it justs helps me react and get into the story, which is why I really like this part of the story. Another reason why I like this book is because of pages 242-244. What happened in pages 242-244 is that they were putting their plan in action, but the only problem was that the Dowager didn’t show up so Jaxter had to find her. Once Jaxter found her, they began talking to each other. That was good because Jaxter was distracting the Dowager. I like this part because the Dowager is willing to let out the truth and it just shocks me that she would do that, and tell the truth, and that really got me into that part which is why I like that part. Another reason why I like this part is because I like telling the truth, I really like that because she is being loyal to |Tyrius”(which was Jaxter) while Jaxter lied to the Dowager. The last reason why I am really enjoying this book is because of pages 245 and 246. What happens in this part
The author uses a lengthy exposition to explain how he lost his innocence many years ago. When his daughter ambushes him with her statement, “…I guess you must’ve killed somebody,” he simply replies with, “Of course not” (131). However, he then details for the reader his experience of throwing a grenade and killing an enemy soldier from back when he was in the military. This story is Ambush’s exposition – when an author provides the reader with necessary background information. Tim O’Br...
On the other hand; the stranger in Ann’s life, John Loomis, had an extremely negative impact. Mr Loomis presents a major threat to Ann’s life and scares her out of her own home. It was his intrusion that led to the death of her dog and drove Ann to make the decision to escape and find other life. While we do not find out what happened to Ann in the end, we are filled with hope by her viewing of the birds flying around in the poisoned habitat.
Many times when reading a novel, the reader connects with one of the characters and begins to sympathize with them. This could be because the reader understands what the character is going through or because we get to see things from the character’s perspective and their emotions and that in return allows a bond to form for the reader. The character that is the most intriguing for me and the one I found comparing to every book that I read during school was Stacey from the book “Ravensong” Lee Maracle. The character Stacey goes through a lot of internal battle with herself and it’s on her path to discovery that she begins to understand herself and what she’s capable of. Throughout the novel, Stacey has a few issues she tries to work through. This is emphasized through her village and in her school that is located across the bridge in white town. Stacey begins dealing with the loss of Nora, and elder in her town. And this in return begins the chain of events that Stacey begins on the path of self-discovery not only on herself but everyone around her. She begins to see things differently and clearly. Stacey is a very complex and confused character, and she begins to work through these complexities through her thoughts, statements and actions.
All soliders had arrived with some form innocence in them that had been destroyed and changed within a few weeks. The change in Mary Anne makes readers so much more aware that the change for even a man was not as ordinary as our minds would like it to seem. We want to think that were there for our protection and put their mental strain in the backs of our minds lest we feel some remorse. When they found Mary Anne she had joined the ranks of the Greenies, the fiercest group of army warriors. She had found a new part of her; you could no longer see the glimpses of innocence.
Judy Blume is recognized as a world famous children’s book author after selling over 85 million books around the world. It could be said that, “if she writes it, they will come”, since millions of young girls and young adult women pour over her words with fervor. The Pied Piper of Hamelin is a popular legend based on the town of Hamelin in Germany where a colorfully dressed man plays his pipe to lure rats, then later children, to their doom in the river. Blume has in essence captivated her audience for decades with her “pipe”, which is simple, easy to read texts covering topics for which tweens and teens have an insatiable appetite. However, instead of giving thoughtful, moral and entertaining books to impressionable minds, Judy Blume has
An example is her torture during the majority of the book. In 6th grade she went to her friends party, and to her astonishment, a couple began making out in the closet. She called her mom to tell her what was going on and her mom told the mother ...
Jackson successfully accomplishes her goal of entertaining and enlightening the readers with her choice of theme, setting, and characterization.
From the very beginning, Anna's first impression of Caro was a positive one. Caro had been through so much in the past several months that she appreciated every little thing Anna did for her, such as dusting and cleaning her room, changing her sheets and bringing her a linen cloth with her meal. Unlike Harriet and Rose, Anna went out of her way to get to know Caro on a personal level and in doing so she quickly gained Caro's love and respect.... ... middle of paper ... ... Fred and the others are pleased with Standish's death because he was considered a tough soul to break at Twin Elms.
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