To Follow the Moon

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Summary: Enchanted By The Concord With Nature!
Review: A rich glimpse into the generous, expansive world of the Willow People, To Follow The Moon is the enthralling story of three 17th century Willow Women fleeing England for the New World. I was enchanted by the Willow People's concord with nature. Would that all faiths were as grounded in the health, strength and mystery of the physical universe as this pagan religion!

- Faith Sullivan, author of 5 novels including the recent Empress of One.

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Summary: Mystical realm of times past is a familiar guide to today
Review: Finding a tale that is realistic to the past and to the issues that faced young women and pagan peoples was once impossible to do. However, in this book these topics are expressed in a way that is relative to life today and holds true to what life was like in past European culture.

This book tells of the coming of age of Marion a young girl whose Aunt Basuba is a healer and part of the community of Willow People. Marion, who is very spiritual and devoted to the ways of her Aunt, begins to notice the massive changes due to the increasing accusations of some narrow-minded Christians towards herself and the Willow People. She also sees the sparks of change due to the discovery of the New World and the desire some people have to conquer its "savage" people. She teams up with Fiona, an older teen who is fighting to save forests from being timbered. They have an exciting and dangerous trip across the Atlantic.

To Follow the Moon is a wonderful mixture of feelings all depicting the journey of these three Willow Women out of persecution and into understanding who they truly are. I strongly recommend this book to readers looking for a historic view of women. I also encourage girls to read this book as a guide to the similarities to life in the past and how to incorporate them into them into your life now.

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Summary: novel gives historical perspective to Celtic spirituality
Review: I could not put this book down. Kaia Svien has written a wise and gentle story of "the Old Ways" told through the journey of three fantastic women to the "New World." We all have much to learn by reading this book -- as do our children and grandchildren. I look forward to more books from this exciting new author!

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Summary: Inspirational Reading About Pioneering Women!
Review: Kaia Svien is a powerful storyteller, taking us on an unforgettable adventure in her new book, TO FOLLOW THE MOON. The strength and courage demonstrated by Basuba, Marion and Fiona travelling to the New World, along with their sacred connection to the Earth, will remain with me for a long time. I look forward to reading this book with my daughter. Thank you Kaia!

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Summary: Inspirational Reading About Pioneering Women!
Review: Kaia Svien is a powerful storyteller, taking us on an unforgettable adventure in her new book, TO FOLLOW THE MOON. The strength and courage demonstrated by Basuba, Marion and Fiona travelling to the New World, along with their sacred connection to the Earth, will remain with me for a long time. I look forward to reading this book with my daughter. Thank you Kaia!

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Summary: TO FOLLOW THE MOON truly takes one to a new world.
Review: TO FOLLOW THE MOON was a voyage of discovery for me. As it ends with the three protagonists safely arrived in Boston, anno 1641, so I arrived with a new understanding of the Old Ways--the spirituality which we Christians refer to as "pagan." Along with young Marion, I am introduced to a world respectful of and attentive to the ever-changing, yet ever-constant flow of Nature. To follow that flow, symbolized by the phases of the Moon, humanizes us, re-connects us with the humus out of which we grow and in which we must retain deep, strong roots in order to keep growing. Kaia Svien's book helped me to understand how dangerous I and my fellow Christians can be if we cut ourselves off from any other children of Nature and allow ourselves to sit in judgment over them because of ideas we harbor. I heartily recommend TO FOLLOW THE MOON to readers of all ages. It is a wonderful read which broadens as it entertains. Further, I encourage Kaia Svien to work on a sequel, since I want to know what happens to my new friends--Marion, Fiona, Basuba plus of course the faithful Matthew--now that they are in America.

Rating:
Summary: TO FOLLOW THE MOON truly takes one to a new world.
Review: TO FOLLOW THE MOON was a voyage of discovery for me. As it ends with the three protagonists safely arrived in Boston, anno 1641, so I arrived with a new understanding of the Old Ways--the spirituality which we Christians refer to as "pagan." Along with young Marion, I am introduced to a world respectful of and attentive to the ever-changing, yet ever-constant flow of Nature. To follow that flow, symbolized by the phases of the Moon, humanizes us, re-connects us with the humus out of which we grow and in which we must retain deep, strong roots in order to keep growing. Kaia Svien's book helped me to understand how dangerous I and my fellow Christians can be if we cut ourselves off from any other children of Nature and allow ourselves to sit in judgment over them because of ideas we harbor. I heartily recommend TO FOLLOW THE MOON to readers of all ages. It is a wonderful read which broadens as it entertains. Further, I encourage Kaia Svien to work on a sequel, since I want to know what happens to my new friends--Marion, Fiona, Basuba plus of course the faithful Matthew--now that they are in America.