The Romanovs: Family of Faith and Charity

by Nicholas Kotar (Translator), Maria Maximova

Do you know the history of your family or of your country? Can you imagine how your ancestors lived? This book shares the story of the last Russian emperor and his family in which there are both happy memories and great hardships. In their daily life we find examples of courage, patience, wisdom, love, and faith. Their life was not necessarily what one would expect for an Emperor and his family; there was much more than fancy clothes and delicious food. They nursed the sick, ate porridge, kayaked along the Finnish coastline, and cared for chickens. Now we know them as Royal Martyrs: deeply pious Orthodox Christians who laid down their lives for the Faith, and as role models of Christian virtue who showed kindness even to the guards who taunted them. Accessible and thought provoking, this beautifully illustrated book is appropriate for children aged 7-12, or for parents to read to children of younger age.

Genres: Nonfiction

56 pages, Hardcover

Published July 1, 2018

About the author

Nicholas Kotar is a writer of epic fantasy inspired by Russian fairy tales, a freelance translator from Russian to English, the resident conductor of the men's choir at a Russian monastery in the middle of nowhere, and a semi-professional vocalist. His one great regret in life is that he was not born in the nineteenth century in St. Petersburg, but he is doing everything he can to remedy that error.

Reviews

[Alenka of Bohemia · Rating 3 out of 5]

First of all: this book is TINY. I have only myself to blame, because I apparently didn´t read the description beforehand, but I had expected a big picture book. This however, fits into ones pocket. Still, the illustrations are very pretty and one would only wish for more of them. As for the text, it is clear that this is a religious book and I think it should capture the attention of any child, but even when teaching the children about the Romanovs as completely good and saint-like people, one should not make inaccurate claims. For example: yes, Nicholas II received a good education, but I would hardly say he was among the "best educated people in Europe".

Overall the book does what it promises to do, but I would have liked something a bit more complex. Or just bigger.

[jes olga alspach · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Romanovs are true Saints who obtained “pure hearts” during the end of their lives. Anyone believing otherwise are blind and deceived by darkness. This book was perfect size to read with my boys over the course of a few days and really grew to love the Royal Martyr family. This was a gift from their Godfather. I recommend it as a gift to children, Godchildren, and even to parents whether Orthodox or not to know a modified version of the truth of the Holy Royal Family.

Blessed Romanovs, pray to God for us!!

[Stephanie Dunn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent children’s book about the Romanov family. It has me eager to read “The Romanov’s Under House Arrest” for my own curiosity. Their lives have been so propagandized that’s it’s difficult to find an account that’s accurate and unbiased or not highly sensationalized.

[Florence]

Nice book; I love the story of the romanovs

[Fabio Palutsa]

The romanovs is the goods of Russia