L'écriture de Janet Fisher est profondément ancrée dans le paysage et l'héritage du Nord-Ouest Pacifique, puisant son inspiration dans la ferme familiale qu'elle dirige aujourd'hui. Ses romans historiques explorent souvent des thèmes de patrimoine et l'esprit durable de la terre, démontrant un lien profond avec le passé de la région. Le style narratif de Fisher reflète probablement un sens aigu du détail et un engagement envers l'authenticité historique, perfectionné par son expérience dans le journalisme et l'enseignement de l'écriture créative. Son œuvre offre aux lecteurs une représentation vivante de la vie rurale et de la force que l'on trouve dans les histoires familiales.
The narrative explores the courageous choice of the author's great-great-grandmother to purchase a farm on the Oregon frontier following her husband's death. It interweaves her pioneering spirit with the author's personal commitment to preserving the family legacy by maintaining the farm. This dual perspective highlights themes of resilience, heritage, and the enduring connection to one's roots.
Betrayal ignites a fierce desire for revenge as Polly learns of her husband Edward's long-term affair with her friend Judith. Consumed by anger, Polly manipulates Judith's family, targeting her son Douglas as an unwitting accomplice. As Judith prepares for her eldest son's wedding, the tension mounts. On the big day, Polly's shocking revelation shatters their lives, creating a lasting divide. A decade later, the characters grapple with the repercussions of that fateful day, haunted by memories and unaddressed emotions that resurface unexpectedly.
Behavior and Academic Achievement
Classroom management poses a significant challenge for many educators, particularly those working with behaviorally challenged students in inclusive settings. With nearly half of new teachers leaving the profession due to management difficulties, this book offers a systematic, research-based approach to improve classroom dynamics. It emphasizes positive behavior supports that can transform the classroom into a relational and engaging learning environment, benefiting both general and special education teachers.
Set against the backdrop of the Oregon Trail, the narrative follows Jennie Haviland, who is forced to leave her studies in New York to embark on a pioneering journey. In Oregon, she encounters two suitors—Jake Johnston, an American mountain man, and Alan Radford, a clerk from the British Hudson's Bay Company—who represent the conflicting interests of their nations in the region. As the competition for her affection unfolds, Jennie yearns for autonomy and the ability to make her own choices amidst the tumultuous landscape of love and territorial disputes.
Janet Fisher's poetry transcends the ordinary, guiding readers toward light and inspiration. With a masterful use of imagery, her work evokes a deep appreciation for nature and provokes thoughtful reflection. The poems resonate with poignancy, leaving readers in awe and eager for more. Critics praise her ability to transport audiences to cherished places, making her collection a compelling and enriching experience for those seeking beauty and insight in verse.
By turns provocative, thoughtful and funny, Janet Fisher puts her finger on the peculiarities of human character and behaviour.