a fine book with an important message
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MY SANCTUARY tells a compelling story--one that's all too true for captive chimpanzees around the world. Thank you, Doreen Ingram, for giving so many chimps like Joao a voice. And thank you, Jane Goodall, for giving so many formerly captive chimps a home.
--Sy Montgomery, author of WALKING WITH THE GREAT APES: JANE GOODALL DIAN FOSSEY, BIRUTE GALDIKAS
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F. Washington Jarvis' addresses to the boys of Roxbury Latin School (collected here)are filled with important messages for our youth today. FINALLY, someone is here to tell our kids that, contrary to what our American society keeps telling them (that they are wonderful beyond all wonders), they will have to work to earn praise, they will sometimes be disappointed, and life sometimes feels completely overwhelming. He delivers these messages with extremely helpful, practical advice, and always with deep love grounded in a mature spirituality. A marvel of a book. I cannot recommend it highly enough - to parents as well as youth workers.
3140178
This is an important book for adults and children alike. It translates the simple yet profound message of a positive and universal energy from which every living thing is created into a short parable to be understood and enjoyed by both bedtime readers and listeners. For children, this will help with the hurly-burly of life. For adults, this may spark a more profound understanding of the world in which we live and our place in it. As such, I would rate this book - with its colourful illustrations - on a par with Trina Paulus's "Hope for the Flowers", which has always been a great favorite of mine. As a bedtime story, a parable or a key to a more profound understanding of things - this is an important book.
2692174
This is a moving, fun little book for parents to read to their children.  If you know someone who has young children, this is an excellent book to share an important message.  It's an easy reader, and the pictures are delightful.  Way to go to this mother and son team to have put this WONDERFUL book together, and kudos to the publisher for giving us a great book to share with friends and family.  When we have such a hard time these days to find a gift to give with thoughtfulness, this is a great option because it delivers such an important message in such a beautiful way. Everyone with young children should put this at the top of their list to get or to give to others.
1078031
This was a good book!

I picked it up in the clearance  section of a bookstore. My original intention was to give it to my 15 year old niece, for inspiration. But then after quickly reading through it I decided to just give it to my mom instead. I felt it was more appropriate.

The subject matter is diverse. These women are caretakers, charity starters, cancer survivors, CEO's, moms, daughters, etc. I think the message is wonderful in the book. The photos of these women holding their meaningful objects are great. It's a REAL person, could be your next door neighbor, could be your teacher/ doctor/ etc. I liked how each of them was holding an object of some significance representing what they did. I liked the short descriptions. I actually would have liked the descriptions to be a bit longer. I wanted to hear a little more about the progress or where they got to that important point in their life, or what HAPPENED after. Not novels, but just a little more then the 2 or 3 paragraphs they had. A little more depth and substance would have been good. But I understand why they kept it so short. It really is meant more of a table book then a biography.

Still, I liked this book. I think it would make a great gift for your favorite woman/ women.
4869668
This is a very good book, with an important message by one who is well qualified to make the judgments which he does.  A much decorated airman with an impeccable record of combat and many missions over VietNam, much training in many fields, and information to back up his claims, says that we can no longer afford war.  Just economically, it causes America to bankrupt itself, enrich the military industrial complex, and bring preventable sorrow and heartbreak all around the glove.  I would give it a "5" for it's message, but I reserve my 5's for those with both an important message, fine artistic writing, and an ability of the author to draw the reader in emotionally.  This book is well written, but not the highest quality which makes one marvel at the phrasing, description, or emotional impact.  Moriarty certainly tells of his own background, and why he was drawn into the patriotic fervor, and why he now is soured and cynical about war.  He spends much time describing his own path, and various trainings, to the extent that only another military person, or one enthralled by the military, is really able to understand all the designations and lingo.  I would call this more of a memoir.  Nevertheless, for the total impact of his message and his argument against war, I would highly recommend this to the thinking reader.
833424
A beautifully written, wise and compassionate book about the authors' successes and failures in connecting with African-Americans in a way that reaffirms our common humanity. I too have considered this an important part of my life's work, though I am well behind them and their efforts, but I learned subtle but important pieces of wisdom from them. Highly recommended for people who are serious about the work or who might like to be. It's important, but it needn't be scary.
3827786
Very informative at such a time that we need to hear the message give.
8867
A great message along with super illustrations makes this a wonderful book for all ages. Parents can read it with their kids and start a dialogue about all these important topics. It is simple to follow and makes the topic easy to understand
496786
Though this book is a bit dated and redundant at times, it has a very important message that is true and perhaps even more useful in today's trying times.  In fact, its truths will be pertinent in the future as well, because universal wisdom  knows no  age or time limit.
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The message of the book is powerful, and requires some critical thinking to fully understand the implications of the ideas presented
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I gave this book to my 10 year old granddaughter to read, and she really liked it!  It has an important point to make, that there are more important things to life than being famous, and that we can break the habit trying to be a superstar all the time.  The main character learned to see that there was more to himself than what he had thought, and we can, too!  Religious people concerned about modesty may wish to modify one picture on page three.  This can easily be done by getting an orange or brown marker, or a white-out pen, and adding a long sleeved t-shirt with a higher neckline to the picture of the woman in the sleeveless blouse.

Thanks to the author of this book for bringing such an important message in this children's paperback with cute pictures that all can enjoy.  Her books are always entertaining, even though they have messages that are valuable to the thoughtful reader.

Disclaimer:  I am an acquaintance of the author, and I bought this book because I like to add her books to my personal children's library.
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This is a gorgeous book and I can see it will be greatly received by the younger generation.  It brings a good subject to the forefront, whilst being enclosed in beautiful illustrations and a poetic flow.

I would love to see this in paperback or hardback, as a gift for my niece and nephews.
The concept that everyone is different but special is an important message to children, particularly in our growing multicultural and ethnic society.  Acceptance is important and this children's book entwines that message very cleverly.
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Taylor's book's message resonates with much of what my wife and I are working on here with our children.  Thanks so much for articulating some realities that our broader society seems to be missing.  Parents seem to forget that children's feelings are important to acknowledge as they tackle new activities.  Participation with the children makes all the difference in getting them to feel comfortable with new activities.
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This book was well written and illustrated.  A very profound and important
message for everyone, regardless of their age.  We have recommended this
to our friends and relatives.
747629
A beautifully illustrated book with a wonderful message. Highly recommended.
4194425
This is a beautiful book. Written with great simplicity and sincerity, it gives a profound message in words that even a child could understand, indeed a child would understand it better than many adults. It could be a wake up call to many, and to those of us already on the path it serves as a wonderful reminder of the importance of the task which has been given to us in this lifetime. I felt in one of the chapters that Susan was talking about my own life. I am sure that this book will fall into the hands of all who need to find it. It is a perfect gem.