Books by Linda Thompson

"Songwriter [and television personality] Linda Thompson breaks her silence, sharing the ... story of her life, career, and epic romances with two of the most celebrated, yet enigmatic, modern American superstars--Elvis Presley and Bruce Jenner"--Dust jacket flap.

A WWII Japanese naval officer. The teenage daughter of a legendary Christian samurai. Three centuries separate them, but a crucial question binds their destinies together. Which lives have value? In the highly anticipated sequel to her award-winning debut novel, The Plum Blooms in Winter, Linda Thompson provides a riveting story inspired by true events. 1587. Bartered off in a peace agreement to the ancient enemies of her illustrious house, is Sono a war prize, a hostage, or a bride? One hope sustains her. If she can provide an heir to the dashing husband she just met, she'll ensure decades of peace for the beloved family she was forced to leave behind. But when a dark secret threatens her desperate bid to purchase their security, she must rise to a battle she never dreamed she'd fight. 1942. Akira Matsuura's naval vessel explodes under enemy fire. Everything he has lived for disappears in flames with it. His command, his crew, his future-all lost. Worse, his honor is eternally decimated. A prisoner's life is of value to no one. Least of all to himself. But a stunning twist reveals his family's secret shame. Can a long-buried truth provide the vital spark that reignites his will to live? Thrill to two poignant journeys of courage, duty, and sacrifice, deftly woven through the centuries to inspire with dynamic faith that conquers despair.

Mine Eyes Have Seen: The American Dream Collection is a book of poetry revealing the intricacies, contradictions and beauty in the American character. The collection begins with American Places and takes the reader through a series of glimpses into the impact the vast magnificence of the American landscape had on shaping the nation and people of the United States. The second section is called American People and explores the different facets of the diverse American culture. The reader feels the heartaches, despair and triumphs of a soldier, blue collar oil refinery workers, a young prostitute, middle class vacations and the business community. In the final section called American Soul the collection reveals the ethos of America as a beacon of hope to the world. The idea of a strong nation based on the freedom of individuals to choose and create their own lives is a symbol to the world of the hope and longing of the human spirit. The collection culminates in the title poem Mine Eyes Have Seen which reviews American history from the fifties through recent twenty-first century through the lens of one person''s experience.The collection is the second for poet Linda C. Thompson. Her first collection was entitled Life As We Know It and in the words of one critic "was a grands start for Thompson''s contribution to the canon of twenty-first-century women poets." In this new collection she extends her vision and talent to her native country - the United States of America. "I''ve always blended intellect and emotion in my writing. In this collection I wove history into the fabric of the verse as well." explained Thompson.

Are you stuck in the brokenness and chaos of life? Are you overwhelmed with feelings of unworthiness?In You Are Worthy, uncover how one woman found healing from the chaos of her past and how God took the experiences in her life and turned them into a message of hope, love, and worthiness.Discover how you too can be released from the chains that entangle you, and be set free to live a life fully committed to God."'For I know the plans I have for you,' declares the Lord, 'plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future'" (Jeremiah 29:11).