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Something More: Nurturing Your Child's Spiritual Growth
From Library Journal
Of the many books on the religious education of children, most approach the subject from a particular faith. Fitzpatrick recognizes the importance of spiritual development separate from a child's particular religious sect. She aims to help children become more aware of what is immediately around them, and to provide a feeling of connectedness with the earth, other people, and the entire universe. Nurturing a child's spiritual side may simply mean helping to develop a talent, or instilling a sense of responsibility to the less fortunate. Nurturing adults do not have to worry about being "religious." They must simply be capable of conveying the sense that there is something more than the material. Helpful books and music are also discussed. Rec ommended.
- John Moryl, Yeshiva Univ. Lib., New York
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc.
“Jean Fitzpatrick has written a wise, loving, and very useful book. I recommend it.” Rabbi Harold Kushner, author of When Bad Things Happen to Good People
“This is terrific! A much-needed positive resource for nurturing our children’s souls.” — John Bradshaw, author of Homecoming
“Something More is a book I want to give all my friends who have young children. It is fresh and wise….Above all, it is a loving book.” — Madeleine L’Engle
A Parents magazine Best Parenting Book
“An excellent resource for parents.” — Publisher’s Weekly
Of the many books on the religious education of children, most approach the subject from a particular faith. Fitzpatrick recognizes the importance of spiritual development separate from a child's particular religious sect. She aims to help children become more aware of what is immediately around them, and to provide a feeling of connectedness with the earth, other people, and the entire universe. Nurturing a child's spiritual side may simply mean helping to develop a talent, or instilling a sense of responsibility to the less fortunate. Nurturing adults do not have to worry about being "religious." They must simply be capable of conveying the sense that there is something more than the material. Helpful books and music are also discussed. Rec ommended.
- John Moryl, Yeshiva Univ. Lib., New York
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc.
“Jean Fitzpatrick has written a wise, loving, and very useful book. I recommend it.” Rabbi Harold Kushner, author of When Bad Things Happen to Good People
“This is terrific! A much-needed positive resource for nurturing our children’s souls.” — John Bradshaw, author of Homecoming
“Something More is a book I want to give all my friends who have young children. It is fresh and wise….Above all, it is a loving book.” — Madeleine L’Engle
A Parents magazine Best Parenting Book
“An excellent resource for parents.” — Publisher’s Weekly
- GenresParenting
256 pages, Hardcover
First published April 1, 1991
About the author
Jean Grasso Fitzpatrick
8 books26 followersJean Fitzpatrick is a psychotherapist who helps individuals and couples in New York. A member of the American Association of Pastoral Counselors, Jean helps couples navigate the transition to parenthood, heal from infidelity, and find their own unique path to stress management and work-life integration.
Jean blogs at http://therapistnyc.com. You may have seen Jean interviewed in the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, on CNN.com, in USA Today or wherever the subject is marriage and family life.
Jean's book Something More: Nurturing Your Child's Spiritual Growth was named a Best Parenting Book of the Year by Parents magazine and won a Wilbur Award for promoting understanding among faith groups. To learn more about Jean, visit her website at http://www.therapistnyc.com
Jean blogs at http://therapistnyc.com. You may have seen Jean interviewed in the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, on CNN.com, in USA Today or wherever the subject is marriage and family life.
Jean's book Something More: Nurturing Your Child's Spiritual Growth was named a Best Parenting Book of the Year by Parents magazine and won a Wilbur Award for promoting understanding among faith groups. To learn more about Jean, visit her website at http://www.therapistnyc.com
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March 10, 2012
Excellent, thoughtful read for religious and non-religious parents alike. Worth owning for great recommended reading in many categories at end of book.
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