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Book Review of Pope Joan

Pope Joan
Pope Joan
Author: Donna Woolfolk Cross
Genre: Literature & Fiction
Book Type: Paperback
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Donna Woolfolk Cross has created a wonderful historical novel. Joan is a heroine that will live in my heart forever. When I started reading this book, it was at a time when I was unable to devote my undivided attention to reading it. For this reason, the story seemed to drag a bit. I think this was my fault and not that of the story itself. Once I was able to spend more time with it, I couldn't put it down. Well written and creative, it will make you think about the likelihood of the real possibility that indeed a female Pope once ruled in Rome. Of course, the author portrays Pope Joan as a Pope of the people...as we all know a female Pope truly would be! A great read!