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Summary: Life's Little Instruction Book
Review: This is one of the best books I have ever read about parenting. This book, along with "Attachment Parenting" should be issued to every human being.It has changed the way I see not only my children, but myself, and every person I come in contact with. I honestly believe that if every person had the knowledge that is contained in this ONE little book, that there would be Heaven on Earth and peace throughout the world. IT REALLY IS THAT GOOD!
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Summary: this book will change your life!
Review: buy it today and share it with every parent or soon-to-be parent you know!
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Summary: So True
Review: Just as Liedloff's understanding of human nature was shattered by living with the Yequana, so was mine by reading her book. This book has become (in three days) one of the most influential of my life. Although I don't agree with everything Liedloff assumes or concludes - I am what might be called a Creationist and believe true human nature is more godly than animal - I am convinced that the basic ideas and main points are absolutely true. I would recommend this book to anyone with the ability to handle truth so much at odds with conventional "wisdom."
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Summary: SECOND TIME AROUND AND STILL A WINNER!
Review: I've read this book several years ago, found it mindboggling, extremely valuable and enjoyable. I've passed-out dozens of copies to friends and random 'expecting' couples, as a 'service to a needy world' if you will. Feedback has been very positive with some exceptions. Not surprisingly, these less positive responses came from very 'modern' individuals, such as women who were convinced that single parenthood IS the way of the nineties and beyond. Similarly, I'm not surprised at the rather angry tone of those reviewers, who refer to the latter part of the book re: their mention of Liedloff's "homophobia". Not surprisingly, in current times gay parenthood is more and more accepted, just like single parenthood. But that still does not change a jot on how the 'continuum' expects a child to be raised - ideally 'in arms'and by two parents. We tend to accept as normal that, which we have no inclination to change. The horrendous consumption of the planet's resources for mere wants as opposed to needs, is one example. We have 'created' a society based on excuses, losing more and more touch with reality, justified by handing out degrees in fields, which hardly provide any purpose at all. One who addresses this entire topic in a more scientific, complementary and eloquent way, is author Joseph Chilton Pearce in his books. His "Magical Child" makes a wonderful companion to Liedloff's work and can be read to back-up a lot of what you'll find here, perhaps convincing even those, who had harsh comments elsewhere.
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Summary: How humans became unhealthy, and why they need not
Review: Liedloff lived with South American Indians on and off for a few years in the 70s. After her return home, she wrote this book: a comparison of child-rearing and health between tribal cultures and modern culture while calling for reconnecting with a lost continuum humans followed for millions of years. Liedloff points out how humans in tribes remain healthy and sane while civilized people are full of neurotic tendencies and seem bent on destroying themselves. A vital read for soon-to-be parents and those concerned with the human future. (Final aside: I find some of her psychological evaluations toward the end to be out-dated; perhaps a new edition can be updated...?)
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Summary: Not just for parents
Review: Jean Liedloff has done lots of thinking and experiencing that everyone should read about. Not only is this book helpful and needed in this world, it is very interesting. I have been recommending left and right to parents and non-parents alike.
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Summary: A Return to Common Sense
Review: Probably the most powerful book I have ever read; a book that questions today's societal values concerning convenience and tecnological advances. As a future educator and community volunteer, I witness decay that begins in the family and spreads into society. We live in a society that creates people who are afraid, self-conscious and irresponsible. Liedloff gets to the source of these problems - problems that stem from the very beginning of life. After reading the book, I felt guilty and embarrassed for straying from common sense, but Leidloff provides the reader with the courage and power to return to common sense. I have seen the concept's impact: youth are much more self-confident, responsible and independent - traits that everyone should possess. It is definately a concept well worth considering and implementing.
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Summary: the key
Review: This is one of the major keys to illiminating and illuminating the the mass trauma of our small intertwined humanity. As a father of two(latysha 6, kilian 9), they are the living proof that the continuum is for real. This book was a guiding light to giving them what i never had. I am thankful to jean liedloff for her work!
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Summary: One of the most important books you'll ever read
Review: Not since Daniel Quinn's *Ishmael* has a book so altered myview of the world. This book, too, has the power to change theworld. This is an important book for all who have read Quinn, and also for anyone who has a child, knows a child, or ever was one. The only thing I didn't agree with was what Liedloff said about homosexuality. Recent studies suggest that homosexuality may be linked to toxemia during pregnancy. Don't think, though, that Liedloff is homophobic or hates gays or anything...
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Summary: An excellent, interesting, enlightening book.
Review: Reading this....changed the way I think about childcare. Thebook is intelligent and emotional as it tries to express what feelsright in a "continuum" society and what feels terribly wrong in our own. I do think the book has its share of flaws. It is somewhat influenced by Liedloff's romanticized impression of the jungle and of the indigenous people, which is okay, except that it makes it questionable as true anthropology. Some of her conclusions are really not supported by science and are offensive today, like the ideas of how gay and lesbian people are produced (bad parent relationships). Please, Liedloff, rethink these things and print a new edition! It's for a good reason that this book is called "almost the companion book" to _Ishmael_, by Daniel Quinn. Both see something of great value in indigenous societies, and make an essentially successful attempt to show it to us. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed _The Continuum Concept_ and would recommend it to anyone expecting a child.
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