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Summary: Natasha Josefowitz, Ph.D., San Diego State University says..
Review: "Anyone who reads Eva Shaw's For the Love of Children will raise their own with more love, more patience, more joy and more awe at the responsibility and opportunity to make a difference, not only in their child's life, but for all the generations to come. What a wonderful book to own and to give!"
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Summary: "Parents: Read this Book"
Review: "Every blue moon or so, I come across a new book that seems to have such riches in it that I want to alert everyone I know to its existence. Such a book is: For Love the of Children....What you get is a collection of the most life-giving words about children ever spoken."-- Mitch Finley, Evangelist Weekly, May 14, 1998
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Summary: Jannell Cannon - author of Stellaluna and Verde says...
Review: "Reading For the Love of Children is like walking into a room full of people from the past and present, from all walks of life, all talking about children and parenting. This collection of quotes and essays is though-provoking, laugh-provoking and love-provoking. What a perfect book for new parents!...Old parents!...Heck, I don't even have kids and I'd buy it."
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Summary: Love this book.
Review: A wonderful reminder of all that's right with kids and parents. Especially enjoyed the humor and unusual quotes. This isn't just another cute gift book (although it would make a great gift). It's a fun read, from cover to cover. Already looking forward to another in the "Love" series.
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Summary: Cheerful and Uplifting!
Review: As first-time parents-to-be, my husband and I read this book together and couldn't put it down. It stirred many emotions--laughter, tears of joy, and smiles of anticipation. It brought to life the magical relationship between parents and children. We both agree that this is the perfect gift for expectant parents.
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Summary: an inspiring treasure of quotations, poems, and anecdotes
Review: BOOK REVIEW By Maryanne Raphael, Writers World FOR THE LOVE OF CHILDREN is an inspiring treasure of quotations, poems, and anecdotes that celebrate today's children and the child living within each of us. As comforting as advice from Grandma and long-time family friends, this charming book can refresh exhausted parents giving them the courage and sense of humor they need to carry on. It includes favorite stories of famous parents, showing how they met the challenges of rearing children, communicating, setting boundaries, encouraging creativity, intelligence and compassion, sharing love and letting go. This book is truly a reminder of the joy and special magic that is childhood, helping us recognize its fleeting nature and precious beauty. We have more love, patience, joy and awe for our children. Every page is easy to read with humor, memorable quotes, and sensible advice. FOR THE LOVE OF CHILDREN gives us "a reason to thank the Universe for the incredible gift of childhood."
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Summary: an inspiring treasure of quotations, poems, and anecdotes
Review: BOOK REVIEW By Maryanne Raphael, Writers World FOR THE LOVE OF CHILDREN is an inspiring treasure of quotations, poems, and anecdotes that celebrate today's children and the child living within each of us. As comforting as advice from Grandma and long-time family friends, this charming book can refresh exhausted parents giving them the courage and sense of humor they need to carry on. It includes favorite stories of famous parents, showing how they met the challenges of rearing children, communicating, setting boundaries, encouraging creativity, intelligence and compassion, sharing love and letting go. This book is truly a reminder of the joy and special magic that is childhood, helping us recognize its fleeting nature and precious beauty. We have more love, patience, joy and awe for our children. Every page is easy to read with humor, memorable quotes, and sensible advice. FOR THE LOVE OF CHILDREN gives us "a reason to thank the Universe for the incredible gift of childhood."
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Summary: breath of fresh air
Review: For the Love of Children, is filled with wonderful stories and quotes that will let any parent at any phase of parenting know that they are not alone. It is delightful to hear other people give voice to my parenting challenges, such as Robert Frost's statement about a father and mother toward son and daughter. One of the best quotes, "If you don't want your children to hear what you're saying, . . . . pg 27
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Summary: Parents--You're not alone out there.
Review: Just when you think you know nothing about parenting, pick up this book and discover that you're in the same boat with every other mom, dad and grandparent. As the quotes, stories and poems in For the Love of Children so beautifully illustrate, your kids will suprise you every day. This treasure of a book is as warm and comforting as a soft blanket.
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Summary: This book helped get me in touch with my own child within.
Review: The topic of this book is children but it's really written for everyone to enjoy -- grandparents, parents and even non-parents like myself. If anything, it recalled long-forgotten childhood memories and helped me get in touch with my own child within.
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