Synopses & Reviews
With
The Wonder of Girls and
The Wonder of Boys, bestselling author Michael Gurian presented his groundbreaking views of parenting. Now, with the same breadth of vision and depth of commitment, he combines accessible analysis of cutting-edge science with the study of spiritual texts to explore the divine side of childhood, and to put forth a practical design for the care of our children's souls.
A revolutionary vision for parents and educators alike -- indeed, for all who love children -- The Soul of the Child is a deft blend of inspiring stories, common sense, and scientific observations that demonstrates what the soul is and how it works. This insightful and groundbreaking book urges its readers to become aware of our children's divine inheritance, and learn how to nurture that divinity. Sensible and informed, it shows how to protect childhood from the complexities of our age, and provides, as no book ever has, the means for bestowing upon our children the gifts of compassion, security, discipline, humility, and enlightenment.
The Soul of the Child is a passionate and practical book that puts forth a finely wrought argument for greater attention to the spiritual side of childhood, to the very life of the human soul. And it couldn't have come at a better time.
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Mimi Doe author of 10 Principles for Spiritual Parenting Bravo to Michael Gurian for reminding us of the sacredness of our work as parents and the vivid lives of our children's souls. If you have any doubt about the reality of the soul, read this book.
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Dharma Singh Khalsa, M.D. author of Meditation as Medicine An absolutely brilliant and lovely book. Practical and scientific. A must read for every parent who wants to raise a spiritual child.
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Rev. William Harper Houff, Ph.D. author of Infinity in Your Hand A tremendous work and one of the most important books of the new millennium. With its visionary outlook and good common sense, The Soul of the Child builds a unique bridge between science and religion. Its inspiring stories, beautiful prose, and touch of genius will change the way we look at children, and ourselves, forever. As a parent and grandparent, I was deeply touched by this book. As a minister and scientist, I was inspired to do the work of making our society a better place for children.
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Ann F. Caron, Ed.D. author of Don't Stop Loving Me Never one to accept the status quo, Gurian challenges us to explore how the science of neurobiology confirms our ancient religious traditions and invites us to consider a new definition of the soul. This daring mix of science and religion produces a beautiful understanding of the child. Gurian offers us an inspirational way to live and work with children.
About the Author
Michael Gurian is a marriage and family counselor in private practice, and the New York Times bestselling author of twenty-seven books. Michael cofounded the Gurian Institute, a training and research organization, in 1996 and frequently speaks at and consults with corporations, physicians, hospitals, schools, and other professionals. He has been called “the people’s philosopher” for his ability to combine cutting-edge science with people’s everyday lives.
Table of Contents
ContentsIntroduction
A Vision
The Book
The New Human
PART I: THE SOUL OF THE CHILD
Chapter 1. The Science of the Soul: Proof of the Soul's Existence
The Monitors
Thinking Differently about the Science of the Soul
Seeing the Light
The Science of the Soul
The Soul Right Before Our Eyes
Beyond the Soul/Body Split
Where We Go from Here
Chapter 2. The Soul Grows: Soul Development from Birth to Adulthood
Watch the Light Grow
The Secret Life of a Child
The Human Journey of Individualization
The Science of Soul Growth
Flowering
Soul Growth, Stress, and Cortisol
Protecting the Light
The Precious Child
Chapter 3. Soul Markings: The Divine Map a Child Is Born With
The Divine Child
Genetics: Soul Markings
Does Your Child Have a Destiny?
What Is Evil?
What Is Death?
PART II: GOD IS THE CHILD
Chapter 4. The New Human: How Our Thinking Must Change
Unifying the Field
The New Human
The Future of Religion
Bridging the Gap between Soul and Body
The Future of the Child
Chapter 5. Soul Retrieval: The Personal Journey Back to the Soul
The Science of Lost Soul
The Science of Soul Retrieval
The New Human: Putting Children First
Chapter 6. God Is the Child: The Future of the Family
God Needs Us
The Loneliness of the Child
The Future of the Family
The Family of the Future
When God Is the Child
Moving Beyond Individualism
Epilogue
Notes and References
Books That Help Nurture the Soul of the Child
About the Author
Index