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Summary: Thank You
Review: The language is simple and pure. The words speak truth. I still want to protect my child from the world but now I can see she is the greatest gift I could give the world because she is the greatest gift the world has given me. It is my sacred duty to teach her the basics and keep her safe and be there throughout her life. My heart will break when she leaves the protection of my arms but my heart will soar as I watch her spread her wings and fly. Just as she was born to fly. Thank you for this book.
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Summary: Prayers of Remembrance for the Soul
Review: The Parent's Tao Te Ching is not about behavior modification and table etiquette. There are plenty of other books for that sort of thing. How many times have you read on of those "How to Raise a Perfect Child" books and tried to apply their practical advice to your unpractical offspring? (note: I have just counted and I have 37 books about practical parenting on the shelves of my living room library that I have collected over the past 19 years of being a mother). I can't count how many times my children have looked at me with smirks on their little faces and said, "What book did you read that in?" when I've tried yet another spin on an old parenting technique.I am so grateful for Mr. Martin's book. It does not tell me I can be Martha Stewart, Mother Goose and the Pink Power Ranger all rolled into one as long as I follow the steps. It simply reminds me of what is real. For example, here is an excerpt from one of my favorite passages: "They look so small and frail but they are great and magnificent. They are born of the same womb that birthed the cosmos and knitted together the galaxies." This book is a simple, elegant reminder of what truly matters. I have two copies. One for my bedside and one for the office. I open the second one when my husband calls with the latest child- related disaster update. I highly recommend Willam Martin's other Tao Te Ching related books: The Couple's Tao Te Ching and The Sage's Tao Te Ching.
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Summary: Prayers of Remembrance for the Soul
Review: The Parent's Tao Te Ching is not about behavior modification and table etiquette. There are plenty of other books for that sort of thing. How many times have you read on of those "How to Raise a Perfect Child" books and tried to apply their practical advice to your unpractical offspring? (note: I have just counted and I have 37 books about practical parenting on the shelves of my living room library that I have collected over the past 19 years of being a mother). I can't count how many times my children have looked at me with smirks on their little faces and said, "What book did you read that in?" when I've tried yet another spin on an old parenting technique. I am so grateful for Mr. Martin's book. It does not tell me I can be Martha Stewart, Mother Goose and the Pink Power Ranger all rolled into one as long as I follow the steps. It simply reminds me of what is real. For example, here is an excerpt from one of my favorite passages: "They look so small and frail but they are great and magnificent. They are born of the same womb that birthed the cosmos and knitted together the galaxies." This book is a simple, elegant reminder of what truly matters. I have two copies. One for my bedside and one for the office. I open the second one when my husband calls with the latest child- related disaster update. I highly recommend Willam Martin's other Tao Te Ching related books: The Couple's Tao Te Ching and The Sage's Tao Te Ching.
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Summary: Helps To Stay Centered as a Parent
Review: These verses have been an invaluable help in staying calm and focused through the ups and downs of parenting a teen. Turning to this book in times of stress has helped me avert more than one argument or harsh word, and keep things in perspective. I have read it again and again. It reminds me of the reality that I can not control every aspect of life for my teen or protect her from all pain, but I can keep myself right-minded and be a good model for living. The book may be best for those who already have an understanding of Taoism.
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Summary: A daily dose of spiritual parenting inspiration and advice!
Review: This book has so many wonderful pages of inspiration. The passages are beautifully written and contain simple words of advice. I close my eyes and choose a page from the book each morning... a simple reminder of a spiritual parenting idea to focus on that day. This would make a great gift for parents (or yourself) with a child of any age. Enjoy!
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Summary: A daily dose of spiritual parenting inspiration and advice!
Review: This book has so many wonderful pages of inspiration. The passages are beautifully written and contain simple words of advice. I close my eyes and choose a page from the book each morning... a simple reminder of a spiritual parenting idea to focus on that day. This would make a great gift for parents (or yourself) with a child of any age. Enjoy!
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Summary: Simply Hopeful.
Review: This book is simple. It is hopeful. It brings back the wonder... to weary parents. It applys to babies as well as teens. Share it with those who need it. Great text for parenting classes that doesn't read like an owners manual. This book not only brought parenting alive to me but after many readings, any many translations... it brings the tao alive as well. Be prepared it is written in poetic form. And requires your input...
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Summary: Simply Hopeful.
Review: This book is simple. It is hopeful. It brings back the wonder... to weary parents. It applys to babies as well as teens. Share it with those who need it. Great text for parenting classes that doesn't read like an owners manual. This book not only brought parenting alive to me but after many readings, any many translations... it brings the tao alive as well. Be prepared it is written in poetic form. And requires your input...
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Summary: Required reading.
Review: This book should be required reading for every parent or parent to be. I go back to it quite often and it is always helpful. My one regret is that I could never convince my ex-wife to read it. It has helped me and I am sure it would help her if she'd allow it. I would recommend this book to anyone, William C. Martin has written the best manual for child rearing that I have ever seen. It not only makes me be a better parent but teaches me much about myself.
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Summary: Wisdom that everyone should read
Review: This is such a wonderful book! From the moment I read the first page until the last one, I knew how true the words were. Whether you have a lot of time to read or not, this is a great book for you. The short passages struck true to the word.
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