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Highlights
- "Edelman blends gospel passages with her own personal prayers, and her reverence for the young brings a depth to this book that goes well beyond the words.
- Author(s): Marian Wright Edelman
- 240 Pages
- Religion + Beliefs, Devotional
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About the Book
In this anthology of personal prayers and meditations, the author of the bestselling "The Measure of Our Success" offers encouragement and guidance to anyone striving to instill the values of faith, integrity, and service in today's children. Newly repackaged.Book Synopsis
"Edelman blends gospel passages with her own personal prayers, and her reverence for the young brings a depth to this book that goes well beyond the words." --Los Angeles Times
"A wonderfully warm, poignant, and truly touching and attractive anthology." --Archbishop Desmond M. Tutu
Here are prayers and meditations for parents and others who strive to instill values of faith, integrity, compassion, and service in our children at a time when these ideals are threatened by commercialism and violence. With warmth and conviction, Marian Wright Edelman shares her own prayers as well as inspirational readings from others. Turn to this book for guidelines and support--again and again.
From the Back Cover
Here are prayers and meditations for parents and others who strive to instill values of faith, integrity, compassion, and service in our children at a time when these ideas are threatened by commercialism and violence. With warmth and conviction, Edleman shares his own prayers as well as inspirational readings from others. Turn in this book for guidelines and support--again and again.
Review Quotes
"Marian Edelman blends gospel passages with her own personal prayers and her reverence for the young brings a depth to this book that goes well beyond the words." -- Los Angeles Times
"A wonderfully warm, poignant, and truly touching and attractive anthology. . . . How I hope it succeeds in helping to make our communities more child-friendly." -- Archbishop Desmond M. Tutu