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"I love how you interweave the family histories with the political histories and that Revisiting Anne Marie is nicely footnoted, with lots of source citations that include both the printed and on-line references. I found that the Nova Scotia map on pp 52 -53 was especially helpful in following your travels and I greatly appreciate your including the original article, "Finding Anne Marie" in the book -- it keeps it all in one handy place."
--A. Miller, Virginia, USA "You began your search in Nova Scotia, visiting La Have, Bear River, Port-Royal and Grand-Pré, not forgetting Louisbourg and Chéticamp and myriad places in-between. In each place you've gleaned some piece of your background, which you've willingly shared with us. Your writing flows so smoothly and interestingly that we follow your steps willingly, hating to put the book down for any reason, short of a heart attack. Your story was so moving that, at times, the hair would stand up on the back of my neck. I really had the sensation that you were travelling in Anne-Marie's footsteps and that she was accompanying you on your journey!
Thank you for bringing our ancestors to life for us, hardships and all, and for helping us understand the tough times they experienced throughout their lives. All in all, Marie, this was an enthralling read!" --Jean-Doris LeBlanc, Genealogist, Nova Scotia, Canada "Like Marie, I, too, remember the thrill of discovery in keeping with my own mtDNA results. It is absolutely amazing how this aspect of science makes one's history, one's pedigree, one's genealogy, come alive; so much so, in fact, that one then embarks on a journey of a different sort. An avid researcher, I know only too well the importance of sourcing and validating information, as Marie has done throughout the text. I thank her for taking the time to compose her story. May it also inspire many others to grow closer to their own heritage, rebuilding their own family relationships in the process.
--Michele Doucette, Atlantic Canada, author of A Travel in Time to Grand Pré "When I was publishing an online magazine, Késsinnimek - Roots - Racine, I had the distinct pleasure of including a series of articles by Marie Rundquist, entitled "Finding Anne Marie: The Hidden History of Our Acadian Ancestors." Now, two years later, with more research and study, she has published "Revisiting Anne Marie: How an American Woman of Seventeenth-Century Nova Scotia and a DNA Match Redefine American Heritage." From this research, Marie and her family followed the trail to find Anne Marie and the land on which she lived. This second book rivets the reader's attention to details of the land of Anne Marie. The words spring out from the pages as if the reader is there with Marie detailing the life, the family, the person of Anne Marie. Her words are reinforced with beautiful and meaningful images, photos and maps. ...You, also, the reader, will feel like you are joining Marie and Anne Marie's footsteps as you read through this excellent book."
--Norm Léveillée, Editor Késsinnimek - Roots - Racine www.leveillee.net "Bonjour Marie, This afternoon, I sat down in my favourite chair and opened your book “Revisiting Anne Marie”. Four uninterrupted hours later, I had read it from cover to cover. I thoroughly enjoyed the book as I was transported in the past to a period of which I had learned about in school but never from this perspective.
Your skillful interweaving of past historical events and how these directly intertwined with Anne Marie and her descendants brought a whole new outlook in regards to Acadian history. It made me realise more than ever how courageous and steadfast these early pioneers were in their determination to keep what was justly theirs and ensure that all their descendants keep their rightful places in the historical archives. I was especially touched by a passage in your book, even more so of its implications (pages 27-28-29) Membertou’s baptism in 1610 …What a remarkable personage and what a legacy he left … his own “vital principle” continues today in the lives of his descendants. Congratulations on your successful achievement in revisiting Anne Marie and keeping alive a heritage so dear and priceless...Thankfully, Yours," --P. Theriault, Nova Scotia, Canada. "Bonjour Marie, First of all, let me say you have rekindled my thirst for knowledge of our ancestral family lines. Congratulations on your release of Revisiting Anne Marie. When I heard a couple of weeks ago of its availability, I had it overnighted from Amazon.com for next day delivery before I caught a 7 pm flight to New Orleans for Easter weekend to visit my 93 year old mother (who is also a Marie). UPS pulled up in front the house as my wife and I were getting ready to head to the airport. By the time we got to New Orleans, I had completely finished my first reading. Bravo………with three standing ovations..."
Earl J. David dit Saint Michel of New Orleans, Louisiana, USA Note about Living Legend, Bernie David, of Lafayette, Lousisana, Traditional Cajun Heritage Musician and his "Le Valse de Anne Marie"...a beautiful, Cajun-style musical tribute to Anne Marie and her story: In August of 2009, while visiting Nova Scotia, I was fortunate to have the experience of listening to cousin Bernie David of Lafayette, Louisiana, sing Le Valse de Anne Marie, his special tribute to the story of Anne Marie's life, described in Revisiting Anne Marie, composed within only two weeks after he read the book. I had heard an earlier rendition of the song, played over the telephone by Mr. David, and can say that the live version of the song was nothing short of breath-taking, so real was the emotion he conveyed in his singing and lovely was the melody... "Marie, I would like to say how much I really appreciate all the work and dedication you put into researching Anne Marie. She is also my ancestor and, because of your book, I now understand a piece of my past that before was unknown to me. You have brought Anne Marie out of obscurity to remain alive forever in the hearts and minds of her many descendants. Thank you!"
--Rachel Turner, Florida, USA "It is rare that I will read a book through and through in one sitting. Once I started, I couldn't put it down. [Revisiting Anne Marie] is wonderfully written, informative and must have been a labor of love for you. It was very easy to follow all that you talked about. A lot of the people in parts 3 and 4 fit in my lines, how neat? It will take me some time to sort it out to see who fits where. I hope that I can make a connection. I too went to Bear River [Nova Scotia] and visited the heritage center...One other thing that struck my fancy, was about your Grandmother being born in Biloxi, Mississippi...during the early 1900's, prior to 1920, my grand-father moved his family from New Iberia to Biloxi. I was very excited throughout reading your book. I loved it."
--Rogers Romero, board member, Acadian Memorial, St. Martinville, Louisiana "It was definitely a treat and a major learning experience to read about Marie's tracing of her ancestors’ steps in Acadia. I am very impressed with the effort and dedication that was required by Marie Rundquist in order to uncover so much family history and then to visit the applicable geographic sites. [Revisiting Anne Marie] certainly enhanced my knowledge of my own family history. Thank you Marie."
--Paul Tufts, Nova Scotia, Canada Click to read staff writer Brooke Kenny's book review of Revisiting Anne Marie published in the Maryland Gazette!
Click to read feature editor Sally Voth's book review of Revisiting Anne Marie published in the Northern Virginia Daily! Click to read Manatanka's book review of Revisiting Anne Marie published in Smoke Signals, Manatanka's Featured Magazine! Click to view the official Press Release. Click to read a complete, editorial review that describes the book's contents. |
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