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Summary: Something for everyone
Review: I loved the combination of down to earth, mundane practical instructions, spiritual quotations, poems and heartfelt anecdotes that offer simple recipes for adding a dose of grace into those everyday situations that we often let go by - that first day of school, bringing baby home, divorce, death - all I can relate to starting with that old burying the pet problem that can be so transformed by a prayer, a candle, a song, a photo. This book held my attention, didn't push me away with esoterica and speaks to so many different versions of family that it should appeal to my old, young, married, divorced, gay, rich, poor, religious, secular, artistic, intellectual community of friends and family. I will put it on my gift lift today and know I will refer to it often over the years to come - a keeper.
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Summary: Could have been so much better
Review: I ordered this expecting it to be a collection of touching essays in the style of "Everything I Ever Needed to Know I Learned in Kindergarten" (with apologies to R.F. if I butchered the title). Instead, I opened the book to find it laid out in more of a cookbook style, with "recipes" for rituals. The two authors take turns writing the rituals, and the one author came closer to my expectations that the other, but overall I was disappointed.
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Summary: You really do not need this book
Review: If you are interested enough in doing things with your family to even consider buying this book, then you don't need to buy it. The "rituals" the authors describe are so basic that it's hard to believe a publisher was interested in putting out this book -- such novel ideas as having family members write down resolutions on New Year's Eve and help each other through the year with sticking to the resolutions, writing "I love you" on the napkin you put in your child's lunch, taking your child's picture every year on the first day of school -- as I said, you really do not need this book.
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Summary: You really do not need this book
Review: If you are interested enough in doing things with your family to even consider buying this book, then you don't need to buy it. The "rituals" the authors describe are so basic that it's hard to believe a publisher was interested in putting out this book -- such novel ideas as having family members write down resolutions on New Year's Eve and help each other through the year with sticking to the resolutions, writing "I love you" on the napkin you put in your child's lunch, taking your child's picture every year on the first day of school -- as I said, you really do not need this book.
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Summary: You really do not need this book
Review: If you are interested enough in doing things with your family to even consider buying this book, then you don't need to buy it. The "rituals" the authors describe are so basic that it's hard to believe a publisher was interested in putting out this book -- such novel ideas as having family members write down resolutions on New Year's Eve and help each other through the year with sticking to the resolutions, writing "I love you" on the napkin you put in your child's lunch, taking your child's picture every year on the first day of school -- as I said, you really do not need this book.
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Summary: A wonderfully uplifting book
Review: It is a feel good book, if you have imagination and an inner child, this book will make it bloom. A must!
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Summary: What a wonderful book!
Review: Reading this book was such a comfort. As a society full of people with overloaded schedules, its wonderful to have this guide for inspiration on how to stop and experience bits of our lives that would otherwise pass without the attention they deserve. This is true especially for children. We owe them a slower pace with wonderful rituals and traditions so that their childhood will have memories and meaning. This book is a wonderful primer!
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Summary: What a wonderful book!
Review: Reading this book was such a comfort. As a society full of people with overloaded schedules, its wonderful to have this guide for inspiration on how to stop and experience bits of our lives that would otherwise pass without the attention they deserve. This is true especially for children. We owe them a slower pace with wonderful rituals and traditions so that their childhood will have memories and meaning. This book is a wonderful primer!
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Summary: A look at yourself
Review: Right now with the hustle and bustle of life, you can't really take time out and really think about your life and the events happening in it. This book takes you one step closer to being able to do that by offering thoughtful rituals and ways living your life from day to day. Especially if you're under a lot of stress, this book could provide some tranquility and you might find something that you can add to your daily routine. Mrs. Lang and Mrs. Nayer have written a book that can only be benefitted from and I hope that anyone who is interested in finding solace look up this book. Thanks.
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Summary: Honoring Everyday Life
Review: The authors have provided a warmly personal guidebook which will help the reader to become more aware and appreciative of daily routines, to respond more positively and creatively to both positive and negative events, and to nurture and deepen important relationships. I believe that the use of these rituals will create a greater awareness of the magic and power of everyday life, a truth of which we all need to be reminded. The suggested rituals are clearly explained and easily implemented. Best of all, they provide a basis from which anyone can create other rituals to celebrate and/or commemorate the unique journey which all of us take. This book would make a great gift for almost any occasion!
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