Anthology

Frustrating to read - loved the movie - just could not get into the book

Disjointed, Disappointment, Truley Awful!

Excellent read! An inspiring story of one woman who found the way to rise above what exists around her to create something somewhat better. This is not a sunshine & roses happy ending kind of story. But what she accomplishes with the means she has is much to be admired! Mirrors much of what I learned from a young friend among the Sioux people at the beginning of the '70s & saw unfold through those troubling years. A compelling read as well. Sheds clear light on some ugly, unwelcome truths along the way.

I'd hoped this book would teach me a little about navigating without maps or GPS and provide another way to get in touch with nature better. I generally have a good sense of direction and tend not to get lost easily, but was looking for a way to understand the natural signs around me better so I could use those tools when I am lost and need to find my way. I also expected a somewhat interesting read, based on the TV spot on the Today Show. Now, I'm not sure why I spent the time reading the whole thing. Inspite of the endorsements, this book is NOT in-depth, it does NOT provide much in the way of useful tools, and even the the personal anecdotes did little to engage me. I felt like I was in a calculus class, with key formula missing! Okay, I get that the art of navigation relies heavily on mathematics. Give me the full instructions to use it at least! I found infinitely more useful information on just a few pages of National Geographics Survival Guide that was much better organized and much clearer! I found this book to be stuffed with hot air, little true substance, and mostly dull! This had the potential to be very fascinating, informative, & useful but instead continued to fall short time after time.

Hardbound & Paperback

Mackenzie's Mountain
Mackenzie's Mission
Mackenzie's Pleasure
A Game of hance
Mackenzie's Magic

Errold’s Journey (Urtho, Ma’ar & Errold)
The Cat Who Came to Dinner
Winter Death
A Herald’s Rescue
In The Eye of the Beholder
Trance Tower Garrison (Baron Valdemar)
Starhaven
Rebirth
Brock (Jors & Gervais)
True Colors
Touches the Earth
Icebreaker
Sun In Glory (Alberich, Myste, Solaris, Talia- made Priest of Vkandis)

Sunlancer
The Demon’s Den (Jors & Gervais)
Iron Rose
Baby Sitter
A Child’s Adventures
Blood Ties
. . . Another Successful Experiment
Choice
Song of Valdemar
The School Up The Hill (Master Quenten)
Chance (Jonne & Vanyel)
Sword of Ice
In The Forest of Sorrows (Treyon & Vanyel)
Vkandis’ Own (Tregaron, Solaris – before Son of the Sun)
A Herald’s Honor
A Song For No One’s Mourning
Blue Heart (Selenay)

Transmutation (Elspeth, Darkwind & Treyvan)
The Feast of the Children
Death in Keenspur House
Dawn of Sorrows
Horse of Air
A Change of Heart (Ree & Jem)
All the Ages of Man (Jors & Gervais)
War Cry
Strength and Honor
The Blue Coat
Safe and Sound (Leila & Lyle)
Song for Two Voices
Finding Elvida
Darkwall’s Lady
Naught but Duty
Landscape of the Imagination (Tarma & Kethry)

Moving Targets
An Unexpected Guest
The Power of Three (Rhiannon & Dionne)
What Fire Is
Dreams of Mountain Clover
The Cheat
A Dream Deferred
The Sworddancer
Broken Bones (Leila & Lyle)
Live On (Jors & Gervais)
Passage at Arms
Heart, Home and Hearth (Ree & Jem)
Haven’s Own (Hektor Dann)
Widdershins

Finding the Way
In Burning Zones We Build Against the Sun
Unintended Consequences (Alberich & Talamir)
The Education of Evita
A Charm of Finches (Maia)
Healing in White (Shia & Eodan)
Songs of a Certain Sort
Otherwise Engaged (Leila & Lyle)
Heart’s Choice (Ree & Jem)
Heart’s Own (Ree & Jem)
The Time We Have (Jors & Gervais)
A Bard by Any Other Name (Hektor Dann)
Change of Life
Lack of Vision
The Groom’s Price (Keth’re’son shena Tale’sedrin & Master Quentin)

The One Left Behind
For Want of a Nail (Baron Valdemar)
Softly Falling Snow
The Reluctant Herald
A Storytelling of Crows (Maia)
Waiting to Belong (Shia & Eodan)
The Last Part of the Way (Rhiannon & Dionne)
Midwinter Gifts (Leila & Lyle)
Wounded Bird
Defending the Heart (Ree & Jem)
Matters of the Heart (Ree & Jem)
Nothing Better to Do (Jors & Gervais)
The Thief of Anvil’s Close (Hektor Dann)
Twice Blessed
Be Careful What You Wish For
Interview with a Companion

Good, but I really prefer the movie in this case. I've watched it dozens of times and it has become one of my top favorites. The movie seems to have a better flow, with the characters more interconnected than the book. With the book version, I never really connected with the main character. I just didn't care as much. While the movie is not significantly different from the book, only 3-4 annectdotes added and the ending version modified, it feels more polished, finished and satisfying. Perhaps much has to do with the fine performances of some outstanding actors in their prime that appear in the film.