Sunrise at Seminary Ridge
Synopsis
Jacob Zook, an eighteen year-old Amish farm boy, feels trapped between his religious heritage and his fascination with the world outside of his small Pennsylvania town. These feelings bring him into direct conflict with his very traditional father, who tries to raise his family by the rules of 'the Ordnung,' even though they are living in exile away from the Amish community/ Jacob's only option is to leave his family, including his beloved mother and younger brother, Abraham, in order to set out and make a new life for himself. Unfortunately for Jacob, he embarks on this adventure on the 29th of June, 1863. He has no way of knowing it, but his entire world is about to be turned upside down during the first three days of July - in the small town he calls home ... Gettysburg.
Jacob Zook, an eighteen year-old Amish farm boy, feels trapped between his religious heritage and his fascination with the world outside of his small Pennsylvania town. These feelings bring him into direct conflict with his very traditional father, who tries to raise his family by the rules of 'the Ordnung,' even though they are living in exile away from the Amish community/ Jacob's only option is to leave his family, including his beloved mother and younger brother, Abraham, in order to set out and make a new life for himself. Unfortunately for Jacob, he embarks on this adventure on the 29th of June, 1863. He has no way of knowing it, but his entire world is about to be turned upside down during the first three days of July - in the small town he calls home ... Gettysburg.
About the
Author
James A. Wynne is a 49 year old married man. He is a loving husband to Marlene Wynne and his 3 boys namely James Jr, Jason and Justin.
As an accomplished artist, James has shared his talent as an organist, conductor, musical director, composer and now an author to the world.
He has a doctorate in Musical Arts in Education. In 1992 he was awarded with The President’s Citation for Excellence in Education in Rutgers University.
Because of his artistic mind, he was able to publish a few of his books,
1985
“Inner Fears” – Novel
1987
“Developing a Comprehensive Course in Electronic Music” – Textbook
2010
“Stranger Than Fiction” – Historical Novel
1984-2009
Artistic Director and Creator – The Jefferson Township High School “Olde English Feast”
James' accomplishments didn't just stop there, he was also invited and a guest lecturer and clinician on Electronic Music in NJMEA Annual Conference.
Up to date, James has honed new generation talents in Jefferson Township High School Spring Musical holding the title as the Artistic Director and also founded the The Jefferson Community Players.
