Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc

By: Mark Twain

Narrated by: Grover Gardner

Joan of Arc's life and her accomplishments, as seen through the eyes of her childhood friend, are described with irony and brilliant insight into human nature. This was Twain's last book and he considered it to be his best.

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One of the most important books ever written

Without a doubt, God inspired Joan of Arc, and also without a doubt, God inspired Mark Twain to write this book. What an amazing life and a tragic end. Of course, a life such as Joan led must be sealed by her death to preserve her testimony and protect her faithfulness for all time and eternity. What an example of faithfulness. The only other book I have listened to on par with this kind of faith is "God's Smuggler" by Brother Andrew. Amazing stories. Wonderful narrator as well.

An easy read

All along the story, from the point of view of Joan's friend, we come with, but reading the ending was hard. I took a month pause before going to the final chapters.

Great and in the tradition of Report From Iron Mountain

Twain at his best in reporting history. Accurate. Gives a real feel for the time. Ashamed that it took me so long to fall upon this

Splendid history through master storytelling

I was pleased to discover this book by Mark Twain; I had not known about it until recently. Writing as if he was translating the memoirs of Louis De Conte, Joan of Arc's page and secretary, Twain weaves her history and legend together in a beautiful story. And, he does it complete with the humor, satire, and biting commentary you would expect from Twain. The narrator, Grover Gardner, plays the part of eyewitness convincingly. One of the best read books I've heard in a while.

entertaining and inspirational

I struggled a bit with the many details which I am otherwise unfamiliar with. But I enjoyed the human aspect of the story and recommend the book