DANIA BEACH, Fla., March 17, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- "We too often take our hard-fought freedom for granted. In doing so, it is only a matter of time before complacency creeps in and, in our complacency, even the basic of freedoms are lost," says published author Brian Heaton-Jones. In his new book, In Search Of Robyn Hode, he brings to light the merits of freedom in a story inspired by the legendary Robin Hood.
In 'In Search Of Robyn Hode', Heaton-Jones revisits the past-King Richard's crusades and King John's signing of the Magna Carta which led to the English Bill of rights of 1689 from which the American Bill of rights was derived and ratified in 1791. Here, he writes how people forget their freedoms until the evil shadow of suppression gloats in blocking out the light of right. Soon the people are told they cannot speak freely, they can no longer make demands of their government, the freedom of the press is restricted, and their very basic rights are all but lost. Fear is the next thing to grip the people followed by being petrified and controlled by the few radicals, who, then, are able to do as they please with them.
"Let the people of free countries look to the Atlantic Charter signed on August 14, 1944 by President D. Roosevelt and British Prime Minister Winston Churchill," says Heaton-Jones who, in World War II, recalls firsthand how freedoms were lost, a reality that keeps repeating even up to this day. In Search Of Robyn Hode-an eye opener to the fundamental significance of freedom is arguably the most powerful evocation of every man's unalienable rights.
About the Author
Brian Heaton-Jones was born in England but has lived more than half of his life in the United States. He has two sons, two daughters, and nine grandchildren. Heaton-Jones has written other books, but In Search Of Robyn Hode is a departure from the rest. He wrote this book out of concern for the future of his grandchildren and of the country of his birth. He forewarns and reminds all how hard these freedoms were come by.
Author Brian Heaton-Jones served his native country in the Elite Royal Marine Commandos followed by serving with the Cunard Steamship Company as an Officer on board the original R.M.S. Queen Mary. He settled down to live in the United States and is today retired and enjoys writing in Florida. Heaton-Jones was the founder of the Royal British Legion, 1st Florida Branch and founding President of the Royal Society of Saint George, South Florida Branch. He still has a deep love for the freedom of the open sea and traveling.
In Search Of Robyn Hode * By Brian Heaton-Jones
Publication Date: February 24, 2005
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