HEART OF A LION

About the Book

Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain, a scholar who became a great warrior, is the hero of this vivid story. We first meet him as a boy, still haunted by his family's dark secret. We see him overcome his own challenges not least of which is a debilitating stutter. His hard work and determination lead him to Bowdoin College first as a student then as a teacher. As the Civil War approaches, Joshua, against all advice, joins the Union Army to protect and defend his nation from the evils of slavery. He heroically leads his troops in twenty ferocious battles, one of which is the battle of Gettysburg, the turning point of the war. For this, he was awarded the nation's highest honor - the Congressional Medal of Honor. He was the last Civil War veteran to die from his battle wounds at the age of eighty-five.

About the Author

Jack Bilello, a former Fulbright Scholar and Chairperson of History, lives in Massapequa Park, Long Island. He has published three successful novels. Heart of A Lion is his first creative non fiction book. Bilello has won acclaim as a lecturer and guest speaker, and is recognized as an authority on World War II. Robyn Supraner, award-winning author, lyricist, poet and teacher, has published more than 100 books for children. Her awards are: Junior Literary Guild Selection, IRA Choice, and Book of The Year, among others. She is a frequent speaker at schools and libraries and is a member of The Academy of American Poets and The Author's Guild.