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4.54 of 5 stars
"It is not the lack of time that crushes our family lives, it is the lack of presence, stricken as we are with the tasks, anxieties and guilt ... read full description

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Jun 26, 2011
Shannon rated it: 5 of 5 stars
I'm not much of a reader of parenting books. There are a few reasons for this: 1) non-fiction books bore me 2) I don't like to be told what to do and 3) I have found parenting to be more detective work than formula following. Many parenting books seem to want the reader to believe that if they do A, B and C, then X, Y and Z will happen. Instead of writing a book about inputs and outputs, in The Art of Family Gina Bria has written a book about imagination and faith and how the two weave togeth More...
May 17, 2009
Alice rated it: 5 of 5 stars
I flew through this book and loved every page! Nita Andrews recommended it when we asked her about parenting books. Because it is about family, when it covers imagination, play and touch, it is framed in the context of all family relationships. The encouragement, hope and ideas I found here for building a lasting family unit that grows along with our marriage and our children will continue to shape this house.
Oct 18, 2008
Chandra rated it: 4 of 5 stars
It's always good to get some fresh ideas
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Ana rated it: 4 of 5 stars