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Anastasia (The Ringing Cedars, Book 1) | 
 enlarge | Author: Vladimir Megre
Creator: John Woodsworth
Publisher: Ringing Cedars Press LLC
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  18 reviews
Sales Rank: 25052
Media: Paperback
Edition: 1st
Pages: 210
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Dimensions (in): 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.6
ISBN: 0976333309
Dewey Decimal Number: 291
EAN: 9780976333302
ASIN: 0976333309
Publication Date: February 1, 2005
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 Entrepreneur or Con-artist ? August 10, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Something seems to have been lost in translating this story and I seem to have lost something reading it(my time and money).
Don't waste your time or money.This was one of the worst books that I have read in years and I've read hundreds.
There's no morals to it either,unless screwing hot chicks behind your wife's back is O.K.?
I think I might google around the net,collect some information from other pagan and hippy sites,throw in a few Bible quotes,write a story that nobody can prove about my spiritual journey through the Outback,while taking pictues of some real props and hire a playboy model to appear on the covers of my novels as my mystical girlfriend.
What do you think? Anything for a buck I hear you saying,Vladimir???
 Simply Put: July 16, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is the most life-changing series I have ever read, by a long shot. And browsing spiritual literature is my main hobby and pastime. Only one other book I've read even comes close, and that is the one that got me started on the spiritual path in the first place.
I am a private soul, consequently I have never written a review before and probubly never will again, but my feelings for this series are forcing me out of the musty corners to say:
If you are interested in life, in why our society is poisoning and brainwashing it's children, in why you have that maddening, unnameable itch in your brain that Morpheus talks about in The Matrix; if you want to be inspired and uplifted and shown a viable, practical path out of this mess we've created for ourselves as a society, and as individuals, then you will probably like this book.
The official website for the English translations [...], which has a lot more information on what the books are about, and many more embarrassingly gushy reviews. I seriously can't help it people. I know it sounds goofy but... How else do I describe a book that completely changes your life for the better? Wouldn't YOU gush in your description of it?
As for the people who sniff and sneer and poo-poo it as fake: I could say many angry words at them, for similar reasons to why I would yell at someone who had just insulted my mother, but it's not worth my energy, and they are entitled to there opinions. Read the books for yourself, and come to your own damn conclusions, don't accept your opinions second-hand.
Myself, I had my doubts as I started reading, but eventually, the quality of the "story" and insights, the effect it had on me, and the prophetic nature of Anastasia's declarations, not to mention the shear volume of the work and number of details touching real people and places that could not be faked, ended up dispelling my doubts. Though whether I believe she exists or not, the wisdom in the books rings true nonetheless. Also, they have a 2nd edition of the English translation out now that has non-weird covers (I personally like the old covers, but they do get strange looks) and some word changes to try and make the translation more accurate.
Under-whelmed, then Over-whelmed! July 6, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Anastasia (The Ringing Cedars Series, Book 1) When I first read Book 1, I thought it was too simplistic and too 'goody-two-shoes' to have any merit. After all, I've read hundreds of spiritual books. Then, the message began to grow on me, seemingly of it's own will and volition, and I read it again, along with Book 2. I must say I am very impressed with this series, and now I even see Hope for Humankind. I just received Books 3 & 4 today; Books 5 & 6 are back-ordered, and I want to read them in order. Do yourself and this lovely blue planet a favor and read the books!
 Perhaps this is an act of faith... March 10, 2008
14 out of 17 found this review helpful
I received the book a few days ago and am half-way through it. First, let me say it's a "nice little story," but seems way too far-fetched for any credibility. The "hero," a Russian "entrepreneur" happens upon a beautiful young woman standing on the riverbank, that's Anastasia, who takes him back into the woods for three days. Now, she doesn't have a house or even hut, just a little cave in a grove of trees and flowers, in which to live (we're talking Siberia here!)
She wears the sheerest of clothing and when he tries to make a pass at her, she pushes him away using her psychic powers. Yet, when he confides in her that he wishes he had a son, she sleeps with him, giving him the "deepest sexual experience in his life," later telling him that since he's now had the best experience any man can know, he'll never again enjoy sex in a "lesser" way. He gets really angry at her for taking away one of his greatest pleasures, sex, which he seems to have frequently (and not with his wife). So, at this point, I guess she's pregnant with his son.
Well, from here, it's just chapter after chapter of Anastasia telling him how to eat, sleep, grow plants, becoming attuned to the stars, the soil, etc. It's all very lovely and very ecological. Heck, we're talking "Clan of the Cave Bear" meets "Star Wars," with a little bit of the Old Testament thrown in for good measure. Naturally, being a Russian book, most of the "scientific" references to back up Anastasia's claims are from obscure (from a Western perspective) Soviet era scientists.
OK, but before you go and buy all eight of the books in this series, first give this one a try, and see what you think. It's worth it if only as a meditation on living in harmony with creation and how much less we could all get by on. While not a Christian book, it could make for a good Lenten read.
Peace!
Pure myth. January 4, 2008
10 out of 20 found this review helpful
This book is pure myth and absolutely does not offer anything new no matter what anyone argues. I read nothing new in this book. It is also very poorly written. It is understandable that Russians were starving for anything spiritual after Communism was finished with them and this was something spiritual and Russian which explains the success it had there. Outside of Russia, it is hard to explain the popularity of the book except to remember that people are sheep, easily led and swayed. I gave up Christianity which has more depth than this so why would this move me? It amazes me what people will fall for. Yes, I know, I know, I know...it is a matter of faith and this book will take alot of that.
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