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Summary: Not as bad as the previous review
Review: Although I would have liked to have seen some different "language" in this book, it is not a bad book for kids. The word "pretend" is used as a description of an action of a small boy and was not intended to insult; however, that one word is not really appropriate when discussing anyone's religion. If you can get over that one word, give the book a chance. Kids will like this book.
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Summary: Not as bad as the previous review
Review: This book is a good moral story with a terrible flaw. In the midst of teaching children the value of truth and trust, it lies about Cochise's religious beliefs. Cochise was not "pretending" to speak with the Great Spirit or with animals; he really believed that he was. How can the authors behave so irresponsibly? Do you think children will not find out the truth? When they do, what will you have really taught them? That's it's okay to lie and reshape history? This book offends both historical and Christian respect for truth, and discredits its own message by doing so. It is a terrible misuse of the responsibility of teaching children, and the responsibility to speak truthfully about the lives of people who are no longer with us and able to defend their memory, no matter who they are.Authors: Learn to respect the truth, or get out of the business of teaching.
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Summary: Clear story about trust; it lies about Cochise's religion
Review: This book is a good moral story with a terrible flaw. In the midst of teaching children the value of truth and trust, it lies about Cochise's religious beliefs. Cochise was not "pretending" to speak with the Great Spirit or with animals; he really believed that he was. How can the authors behave so irresponsibly? Do you think children will not find out the truth? When they do, what will you have really taught them? That's it's okay to lie and reshape history? This book offends both historical and Christian respect for truth, and discredits its own message by doing so. It is a terrible misuse of the responsibility of teaching children, and the responsibility to speak truthfully about the lives of people who are no longer with us and able to defend their memory, no matter who they are. Authors: Learn to respect the truth, or get out of the business of teaching.
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Summary: living proof: 20 years later.
Review: When I was little my Dad made me read these books and he used them for discipline as well. If I lied, I had to read "The Value of Truth and Trust". If I thought the grass was greener on the other side, I had to read the one about Helen Keller. Here I am, 20 years later and I found myself searching for them online, because they've helped me tremendously. I consider myself to be a very honest and grateful person now and these books were the core.
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Summary: living proof: 20 years later.
Review: When I was little my Dad made me read these books and he used them for discipline as well. If I lied, I had to read "The Value of Truth and Trust". If I thought the grass was greener on the other side, I had to read the one about Helen Keller. Here I am, 20 years later and I found myself searching for them online, because they've helped me tremendously. I consider myself to be a very honest and grateful person now and these books were the core.
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