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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By Tam8
Format:Paperback
This Book is a translation from an old Russian book, about trees that have magical powers of healing, the "Ringing Cedars", and a young girl who lives within the forests of Siberia with no shelter, no clothing and with only the sustinence provided for her by the forest itself.
It is an interesting thought provoking read, written in a half documentary, half fictional story kind of way.
I found it really took me on a journey, but i read it as if it were a story and not fact.
I look forward to reading the rest of the series. Fast, interesting (it had some facinating thoughts and ideas in it), easy read,I read it in a couple of days. Anastasia (Ringing Cedars Series, Book 1)
It is an interesting thought provoking read, written in a half documentary, half fictional story kind of way.
I found it really took me on a journey, but i read it as if it were a story and not fact.
I look forward to reading the rest of the series. Fast, interesting (it had some facinating thoughts and ideas in it), easy read,I read it in a couple of days. Anastasia (Ringing Cedars Series, Book 1)
72 of 83 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Summary: Inspiring, heart warming. philosophical and poetic. Full of revolutionary new ideas.
Reviewer: A reader from South Devon, England
I fell in love with this book. It's extraordinary, uplifting, heart warming, mind provoking, emotionally stirring. It's simply amazing! The philosophical ideas of the book are so deeply profound, spiritual but also firmly grounded. It's beautiful and fantastical but full of down to earth practical advise. It made me jump up and down with joy and enthusiasm, it made me cry a bit, it made me think hard. In fact I'm still thinking about it now. What I crave most is the opportunity to talk to somebody about the book, but so few people have heard about it. I've got questions. There are bits I don't fully understand. There is some controversy, a mystery. Certain things are not fully explained. Is Anastasia a living person or just a symbolic figure? A beautiful image? Who is the real author of the book? Is this all true or is it just a fantasy? A lie? Brain washing? Manipulation for a good reason? O, please dear fellow reader, grab the book, don't hesitate to buy it! Read it, share your opinion of it. Will it touch you the way it touched me? Will you be similarly inspired? Will you be put off by the book's rather primitive and over-sentimental style? Will you rush to your garden the way I did and find a space to plant couple of more fruit trees and bushes? I keep lending my copy to my friends and they return it with eyes shining. "I want to go to Russia and see it for myself", Michelle said. "What if Anastasia doesn't exist?", I asked. "It doesn't matter. The ideas in the book are so exciting! And all the knowledge in the world has been channeled to us from the higher reality anyway.... Read more ›
Reviewer: A reader from South Devon, England
I fell in love with this book. It's extraordinary, uplifting, heart warming, mind provoking, emotionally stirring. It's simply amazing! The philosophical ideas of the book are so deeply profound, spiritual but also firmly grounded. It's beautiful and fantastical but full of down to earth practical advise. It made me jump up and down with joy and enthusiasm, it made me cry a bit, it made me think hard. In fact I'm still thinking about it now. What I crave most is the opportunity to talk to somebody about the book, but so few people have heard about it. I've got questions. There are bits I don't fully understand. There is some controversy, a mystery. Certain things are not fully explained. Is Anastasia a living person or just a symbolic figure? A beautiful image? Who is the real author of the book? Is this all true or is it just a fantasy? A lie? Brain washing? Manipulation for a good reason? O, please dear fellow reader, grab the book, don't hesitate to buy it! Read it, share your opinion of it. Will it touch you the way it touched me? Will you be similarly inspired? Will you be put off by the book's rather primitive and over-sentimental style? Will you rush to your garden the way I did and find a space to plant couple of more fruit trees and bushes? I keep lending my copy to my friends and they return it with eyes shining. "I want to go to Russia and see it for myself", Michelle said. "What if Anastasia doesn't exist?", I asked. "It doesn't matter. The ideas in the book are so exciting! And all the knowledge in the world has been channeled to us from the higher reality anyway.... Read more ›
52 of 61 people found the following review helpful
By littlebug
Format:Paperback
After all the hype surrounding this book, I was really looking forward to reading it, as Russia and spiritual matters are particular interests of mine. It seemed like a perfect combination. However, Anastasia has succeeded in doing what I thought impossible - making most other New Age writings seem sensible and rational!
For a start, I find it very difficult to believe in the existence of the eponymous heroine. She is simply too beautiful, too all-knowing, possessed of unbelievable spiritual powers and just too perfect all round. And she runs around naked in the Siberian winter, playing with wolves and bears and living off nothing but nuts and mushrooms brought to her by obliging squirrels. Why on earth would such an exalted being have a child with with the oafish author?
I also find her insistence that the human race ("Man") is the highest creation of the universe and that no more intelligent life exists elsewhere, debatable to say the least. If that's the case, God help the universe!
And as for the "dark forces" that allegedly keep the human race in subjection, I think we need look no further than the murky depths of human nature itself, rather than blaming some malign outside agency.
As just one example of some of the more laughable ideas in this book, Anastasia claims that UFOs are merely some type of fungus, and that the inhabitants are (of course) less intelligent than humans. This must be hilarious to anyone who has actually studied the subject.
So, one for the fluffy bunny brigade and those who Want to Believe - serious spiritual seekers keep away!
For a start, I find it very difficult to believe in the existence of the eponymous heroine. She is simply too beautiful, too all-knowing, possessed of unbelievable spiritual powers and just too perfect all round. And she runs around naked in the Siberian winter, playing with wolves and bears and living off nothing but nuts and mushrooms brought to her by obliging squirrels. Why on earth would such an exalted being have a child with with the oafish author?
I also find her insistence that the human race ("Man") is the highest creation of the universe and that no more intelligent life exists elsewhere, debatable to say the least. If that's the case, God help the universe!
And as for the "dark forces" that allegedly keep the human race in subjection, I think we need look no further than the murky depths of human nature itself, rather than blaming some malign outside agency.
As just one example of some of the more laughable ideas in this book, Anastasia claims that UFOs are merely some type of fungus, and that the inhabitants are (of course) less intelligent than humans. This must be hilarious to anyone who has actually studied the subject.
So, one for the fluffy bunny brigade and those who Want to Believe - serious spiritual seekers keep away!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By ggtach
Format:Paperback
This book was very inspiring, but the writing was not great. I would like to believe that Anastasia really exists, but certain aspects of the story seemed exaggerated. If you find yourself utterly annoyed by the writing, skip to the end and read the "Authors note". I thought it made the whole story more believable and justified the writing. The potential existence of this remarkable woman living in the taiga is uplifting and has given me a stronger sense of hope.
28 of 33 people found the following review helpful
By R. Glynn
Format:Paperback
Having read all nine of the Anasatasia books, i can say wholeheartedly that they contain the most significant information of our time, or indeed of any time since man was last able to live in peace without fear in the world.
Yes these books do talk a lot about spiritual happenings, but they do so in such a way that the practical value of that information can be not only understood but also put to use in your own life. We can't change the world overnight, but we can change ourselves and in doing so, gradually create a better, more loving, peaceful world for our children, and their children and so on.
I have to mention the two negative reviews here, it seems like these guys have completely missed the point, it is certainly not a book about sex, it talks about the way society devalues the act of sex, and many other things, it actually might be a good thing for children of a certain age to read, it would certainly be better for them to understand sex from a viewpoint of co-creation as opposed to the viewpoint taken in sex education classes, which are taught to children at a young age anyway.
Also there is mention that these books are perfectly and cleverly marketed at new agers etc, well, what sort of viewpoint does this reviewer take on the way the pharmacuetical industry markets their chemicals to cure?? (is cure the right word) the sick, a topic that is actually discussed in the books.
In conclusion, there will always be people who are not in the right time of life or frame of mind to accept the message in these books, some will write derogatory comments in order to feel better about their own take on reality, thats fine.... Read more ›
Yes these books do talk a lot about spiritual happenings, but they do so in such a way that the practical value of that information can be not only understood but also put to use in your own life. We can't change the world overnight, but we can change ourselves and in doing so, gradually create a better, more loving, peaceful world for our children, and their children and so on.
I have to mention the two negative reviews here, it seems like these guys have completely missed the point, it is certainly not a book about sex, it talks about the way society devalues the act of sex, and many other things, it actually might be a good thing for children of a certain age to read, it would certainly be better for them to understand sex from a viewpoint of co-creation as opposed to the viewpoint taken in sex education classes, which are taught to children at a young age anyway.
Also there is mention that these books are perfectly and cleverly marketed at new agers etc, well, what sort of viewpoint does this reviewer take on the way the pharmacuetical industry markets their chemicals to cure?? (is cure the right word) the sick, a topic that is actually discussed in the books.
In conclusion, there will always be people who are not in the right time of life or frame of mind to accept the message in these books, some will write derogatory comments in order to feel better about their own take on reality, thats fine.... Read more ›
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I enjoyed reading and absorbing all that was conveyed to me. Anastasia reached into my heart and I felt her truth. It made me stop and think and change my perspective. Read more
Published 17 days ago by julie d
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Not convinced
I was looking forward to reading this book after hearing good reviews. But I thought it was a load of nonsense and I didn't enjoy reading it. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Spiritual lady
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it's mind blowing
whether or not wholly truthful, the book moves you spiritually. especially the (short) chapter on child education was an eye opener. a must read. Read more
Published 1 month ago by LEO DE CLERCQ
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Recommended by a friend
I don't know how much of this book is true. Some say it is all true, but I do sometimes wonder. But it is inspiring and well written. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Lisamay
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very interesting book.
keep an open mind it just might have some truth in it. it makes one want to read the rest of the series.
Published 4 months ago by Leena
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Life Changing!
This is the only book I've ever read that has changed my life just by reading it. I have not had to force myself to make the changes, they just seemed like the natural thing to do,... Read more
Published 5 months ago by raysunshine
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The start of a Journey
The start of a journey it was, I have now read further books in this series. All I can say is that it is AMAZING and life-changing.
Published 14 months ago by Anna Mead
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Not Good Enough
At some point i heard about the "Ringing Cedars" collection, and everywhere i looked everyone told me good things about it, and i also heard about good reviews and experiences when... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Nuno Silva
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Brilliant Anastasia
This book was fantastic, a mix really, I found myself wanting to believe
this could be true, science fiction, spirituality, and an amount of realism,
a perfect mix for me... Read more
this could be true, science fiction, spirituality, and an amount of realism,
a perfect mix for me... Read more
Published on 8 Jun 2011 by whitecamellias
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Suspend belief and open to an amazing world - a better more loving...
In order to "get" this book you have to be open-minded and suspend (if you have them) your tired old beliefs and look at life afresh. Read more
Published on 15 May 2011 by Sally Birtwell
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