Becoming Me: A Story of Creation

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Summary: Soul Food
Review: A sweet and lovely little book, Becoming Me is the literary equivalent of a warm, gentle embrace. What Boroson does so well here is craft elegant prose that is clear enough for children to understand- yet profound enough for adults to appreciate -the wonder of having a soul. The first time I read it, quite unexpectedly, I burst into tears, overwhelmed with a feeling of gratitude. This is a book that I will return to again and again for its gentle reminder of who God is, who we are, and why we're here.

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Summary: Simple[minded] pantheism for preschoolers
Review: Arthur Schopenhauer once said, "The chief objection I have to pantheism is that it says nothing. To call the world God is not to explain it; it is only to enrich our language with a superfluous synonym for the word 'world.'" So it is with this very sweet, very shallow New Age book for tots. If you teach a child that God is present in a tree, then better not take him to a lumber mill. Illustrated with impressionistic oil paint daubings.


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Summary: Simple[minded] pantheism for preschoolers
Review: Arthur Schopenhauer once said, "The chief objection I have to pantheism is that it says nothing. To call the world God is not to explain it; it is only to enrich our language with a superfluous synonym for the word 'world.'" So it is with this very sweet, very shallow New Age book for tots. If you teach a child that God is present in a tree, then better not take him to a lumber mill. Illustrated with impressionistic oil paint daubings.


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Summary: Truth and Beauty
Review: As the world increasingly breaks with the habitual patterns of its prescribed roles, there is a need to describe the process of casting off the shackles of compromising conformity, and this book does this both simply and elegantly. With its broad and colorful graphics and its haiku like brevity, it leaves the reader full of hope and wonder. Bravo to the author, I look forward to more like this.

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Summary: Recognizing God in Each of Us
Review: BECOMING ME is a heart-warming picture book that tells the story of creation from a very special vantage point -- that of the Creator. I find myself drawn so fully into this story that I feel I am experiencing what it is like to be God, in a universe where "nobody who knew that I was... but I was." Vivid illustrations splash a riot of vibrant colors to express the way spirit finds form in the physical world, as the words transport me into the mind and very heart of God. The most precious gift of BECOMING ME is summed up best in its pages: "Sometimes you realize that you are me." This book has a message so priceless that I'll enjoy it with my daughters for years to come... and keep long after they've grown up and moved off on their own.

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Summary: My grandaughter gives this a 5
Review: I gave one to my two-year-old granddaughter whose positive review was indicated by her obvious enchantment with the pictures and story. She has selected this book often at bedtime story time from among her rather large number of options. This book is able to convey the sense and feeling of Grof's "cosmic game" and Ervin Laszlo's physics in a few child-friendly words. It is so simple that some readers or reviewers may easily miss the subtle and complex truths. Somehow author, Martin Boroson, and illustrator, Christopher Gilvan-Cartwright, let us enter into the paradoxical mysteries of being both the Created and the Creator. The book invites us to flow with remembering through the roles which we assume in creating, witnessing, and playing/participating in this universe. Appropriate for children, grandchildren, students, or certain adult therapy situations.

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Summary: Brought Tears to My Eyes
Review: In brief, this is a story we can all relate to; the story of each one of our lives and our lives together. The book literally brought tears to my eyes on a few occasions (and I'm a 21 y/o guy). I recommend it to people of all ages. Often, when the metaphysical conversation gets to a point that cannot be expressed, a recommendation for this book emerges. Sometimes art can better express those things that defy explanation. ONE OF MY FAVORITE BOOKS OF ALL TIME! HIGH FIVE!

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Summary: What a Lovely Litle Book
Review: It isn't necessary to be religious (I'm not) in order to have a sense of wonder at the universe and our place in it. This magical book, in a clear, sweet way, speaks to that sense. I think its simple language and beautiful illustrations can reach us at many levels, and I'm looking forward to reading it with my little grandson. It's a find!

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Summary: A must read
Review: The title caught my eye when I saw it on my neighbor's bookshelf. As soon as I picked it up, I couldn't help but read every word of it. The words are simple, yet profound. The language was beautiful and so were the illustrations. It is a book to sit down with and read to your child, it is a book to share with a friend and it is a book to keep forever. I loved it!

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Summary: Loving "Becoming Me"
Review: This is just a gorgeous book. Though I can imagine it would be perfect for children, the message and reminder about "Becoming Me" seems even more important for adults to read. Thank you for putting such a beautifully written and illustrated book together for those of us who tend to forget the simple beauty of who we are always becoming.