The subtitle of this book is "Clarity and Hope in a Time of Cultural Sea Change". As one reviewer put it: "Kenney's affirmation of humanity's growing The subtitle of this book is "Clarity and Hope in a Time of Cultural Sea Change". As one reviewer put it: "Kenney's affirmation of humanity's growing new consciousness gives hope to the human family." I recommend this book if you more and more often find yourself wondering where humanity is headed these days and why. I found it hopeful in its perspective and helpful in its expositon of current global trends....more
This was a fun read, but I was disappointed at the end that it just seemed - to me - to trail off. I know it's a continued series, but I like each booThis was a fun read, but I was disappointed at the end that it just seemed - to me - to trail off. I know it's a continued series, but I like each book to stand on its own, with its own individual impact at the end....more
This is one of those books that can be read in one sitting - good thing, because I couldn't put it down. It said so many things I've thought about faiThis is one of those books that can be read in one sitting - good thing, because I couldn't put it down. It said so many things I've thought about faith and spirituality as opposed to organized religion (specifically Christianity), but haven't been able to articulate. For example: "...And the same for blame...now we (blame) parents, institutions, or history itself. There must be a victim and a victimizer. But why? What does it help?...Nothing is gained by accusing or avoiding, except a false sense of control." Powerful concept, in a nutshell. The book was released in 1990, revised in 2003. And just as applicable today as ever....more
I first came across this goofy, silly, wonderful book of poems in 1974 when I was teaching first grade. I brought it into the classroom and for the reI first came across this goofy, silly, wonderful book of poems in 1974 when I was teaching first grade. I brought it into the classroom and for the rest of the year, once a week we'd take time out for the kids to giggle and create poems of their own. At first some of the kids weren't sure how to react - could they laugh at a boa constrictor? or at Sarah Cynthia Sylvia Stout not wanting to take the garbage out? But that was the joy of reading Shel Silverstein. He let you in on the joke and let you know it was okay to laugh. I still have the book to this day. Just seeing the cover makes me smile....more
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