Anastasia (Ringing Cedars Series, Book 1): No. 1

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It is hard to say too much without giving away spoilers, but this work of historical fiction was very good. I really appreciated how she blended historical facts with fiction. If you do not know the entire history about the Romanov's family's fall from grace and the events leading up to their execution, it is laid out for you here. With so many confuisng names, the narration became difficult to follow at times. The pictures at the end are a delight to watch. Needless to say, there is a lot of blood and other gory details throughout, so if you are a faint hearted fellow, this book is not for you. Is there a better way to spend a lazy July afternoon than reading a great book? Because this non linear storyline that carries readers from the last eighteen months of the Romanov family's lives through the eyes of Anastasia to the world of Anna Anderson who claimed to be her was so freaking amazing. I have never read any of Ariel Lawhon's other books but I am definitely going to make them a priority now.

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It is interesting that the Chinese story of the Tao – Way of Nature that has been pioneered by millions of nature lovers for the past 8,000 years and I just want to add this to the Anastasia wave of loving and beautiful energy that I have discovered within the Ringing Cedars of Russia books.. Never have I been more glad for a cliffhanger ending. Even though the truth is what we must believe, sometimes we just can’t bear to see it happen. Fate grants her a single chance to set it right… but saving what she lost may cost everything she loves. I my case, I refer to the energy that supports and facilitate the understanding of the spirit soul as an eternal part and parcel of Source and that a human being is completely independent of external circumstances to grow and make progress towards real happiness and peace, coming from within.

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I am reading the Ringing Cedars of Russia books and they really speak to my heart. They contain a message that brings you close to nature and at the same time help you understand what a magnificent creation Man is. If a miracle did happen, and Anastasia somehow managed to survive, we could all rationalize our fascination with the Czar’s daughter, from Ingrid Bergman’s oscar winning portrayal, to the animated Disney film, and all points in between. But, of course, the reality is far more serious and grim. The forwards-running Anastasia timeline is decent although none of the Romanov family acts according to the time period or their documented personalities.

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The ending was such a surprise, which at first made me mad and then drew my deepest and most ardent admiration for this author and what she did. the story of anna anderson is not one that i am too familiar with. i was aware there was someone who claimed to be the grand duchess anastasia, but beyond the claims eventually being dismissed, i knew nothing specific. however, i think that enhanced my reading experience, as i didnt know what to expect and it gave the story a sense of mystery. I think different people will get different things from reading the book, but anything which creates a positive feeling or outcome is fine by me. Living in a self sufficient community with nature is not a normal choice for most westerners due to misguided values and life styles and most seem to fail over petty arguments. If I was thinking about such an idea I'd probably chose a warm climate with plenty of water and natural resources around me, not Siberia. At first he saw her simply as a young attractive woman who, though she appeared quite knowledgeable about modern urban society, seemed to be utterly naive in her aspirations to change that society from her remote location far off in the wilds of Siberia. But as the saying goes...it's not the destination, it's the journey. Lawhon takes the reader on a unique journey using two story lines. While reading this book, readers will either enjoy or become annoyed by the storytelling. While Anastasia Romanov's story is told chronologically, the story of Anna Anderson is told in reverse. In Author's note, Ariel Lawhon states that the movie "Memento" is a favorite of hers. This style of writing also reminded me of the book "All the missing girls" which was also told in reverse.