Web of Life: Weaving the Values That Sustain Us

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Summary: A MUST READ -- HIGHLY MOTIVATING
Review: "The Web of Life: Weaving the Values that Sustain Us," is an incredibly powerful work connecting the present with the past, eloquently capturing the basic values which bring strength to individuals, families, schools, and communities. Through a story-telling approach which immediately connects author with reader, Richard Louv plants the seeds of possibility in the reader's mind, offering simple and do-able approaches to integrating more of the sustaining values into our busy lives.

I used Louv's book in my thesis on Amish culture, as I immediately found threads of commonality between Louv's observations and my personal experiences among the Old Order Amish. In this work, Louv unknowingly, perhaps, touched upon sustaining human values that transcend culture and generational boundaries. In the Web of Life, Louv emphasizes what we can do individually and collectively to begin creating a world of compassion, sensitivity, fulfillment, and joy.

This is a must read for anyone wishing to set aside the temporary lures of self-gratification and integrate more practical and sustainable values into their lives.

Rating:
Summary: A MUST READ -- HIGHLY MOTIVATING
Review: "The Web of Life: Weaving the Values that Sustain Us," is an incredibly powerful work connecting the present with the past, eloquently capturing the basic values which bring strength to individuals, families, schools, and communities. Through a story-telling approach which immediately connects author with reader, Richard Louv plants the seeds of possibility in the reader's mind, offering simple and do-able approaches to integrating more of the sustaining values into our busy lives.

I used Louv's book in my thesis on Amish culture, as I immediately found threads of commonality between Louv's observations and my personal experiences among the Old Order Amish. In this work, Louv unknowingly, perhaps, touched upon sustaining human values that transcend culture and generational boundaries. In the Web of Life, Louv emphasizes what we can do individually and collectively to begin creating a world of compassion, sensitivity, fulfillment, and joy.

This is a must read for anyone wishing to set aside the temporary lures of self-gratification and integrate more practical and sustainable values into their lives.

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Summary: Powerfully touching, thought provoking
Review: A wonderful little book that I couldn't put down! It made me think about how the little moments in life are what we all are really living for.

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Summary: Like finding a lost scrapbook of my childhood in the attic
Review: A wonderful little book that I couldn't put down! It made me think about how the little moments in life are what we all are really living for.

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Summary: Spiritually enlightening! A MUST read for all.
Review: As a parent I am always looking for words of wisdom on developing a sound value system through every day living for my children. Louv's book did that and more. He brought back my childhood memories of living in a small community and how important it is to create that for our children today. People have the power to change things and Louv has put that power into action by writing this book for us.

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Summary: reinforces the traditions of oral and written family history
Review: for anyone who works with families and young people to help show them that connecting with other members of one's family or those close around them is very important. Great ideas on how to keep family myths or stories alive.

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Summary: SHOULD BE ISSUED AS A HANDBOOK FOR THOSE STARTING A FAMILY
Review: This is a wonderful collection of essays/short stories which drive home the importance of family, family connections and the importance of our past. Each essay is worth mulling over thoughtfully. You will find youself being able to relate to most of the author's words. We need works such as this at a time when so many of our families and communities seem to be bent on distruction, and more importantly, we need to read these works and ponder them. All in all quite thought provoking and quite inspirational. Would recommend this to anyone. Would recommend you purchase it and give it a reread now and then.

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Summary: Powerfully touching, thought provoking
Review: This was my first Louv book. As a single dad of a 6 year old boy, I found his stories a wonderful "web". Passing on the values that sustain us and our families is one of the responsibilities of parenthood. I found his blend of short stories and testimonies compelling and thought provoking. His integration of stories about family, community and nature have inspired me to take a second look at how I am raising my own child, and what I am passing along to him as far as what is really important in life. I would recommend this book or tape highly to anyone concerned about family values, raising kids, interrlating with parents, or communicating with siblings. I enjoyed it so much I limited myself to one story per day. I never wanted the book to end!

Rating:
Summary: Powerfully touching, thought provoking
Review: This was my first Louv book. As a single dad of a 6 year old boy, I found his stories a wonderful "web". Passing on the values that sustain us and our families is one of the responsibilities of parenthood. I found his blend of short stories and testimonies compelling and thought provoking. His integration of stories about family, community and nature have inspired me to take a second look at how I am raising my own child, and what I am passing along to him as far as what is really important in life. I would recommend this book or tape highly to anyone concerned about family values, raising kids, interrlating with parents, or communicating with siblings. I enjoyed it so much I limited myself to one story per day. I never wanted the book to end!