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    <body><![CDATA[&quot;Lighting Their Fires&quot; is a wonderful model for parents to emulate.  There are some great tips for practical matters such as time management and positive attitude development, etc., as well as theatre, film and literature suggestions for guiding character development.  The kids Esquith tea...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/79143900">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[The only thing more inspiring than reading this book was seeing the author speak in person, which I recently had the privilege to do.  Even more impressive were the students he brought with him.<br/>This is a good overview of what we are seeking to do when we teach our children, and would be a good...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/72589673">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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