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Reading Room:  Grandad's Prayers of the Earth  |
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Cindy Lou
True Blue Farmgirl
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Susan
Lonsdale
MN
USA
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 Posted - Mar 05 2014 : 2:18:26 PM
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Today I came across an absolutely amazing book. It is written for children but would be a great gift for anyone loving nature and its beauty, anyone who has a grandchild or anyone who takes faith seriously.
It is a true story of a boy asking his grandfather about prayer.
Here is a little quote.
"Did you know, boy," he whispered, "that trees pray?"
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"See how they reach for the sky," he said. "They reach and reach- for clouds and sun and moon and stars. And what else is reaching for heaven but a prayer?"
The book was written by Douglas Wood, author of Old Turtle. Our local school district invites a visiting author each year, dividing a week between the elementary schools in town; public, parochial, charters and the Academy for the Deaf. I had the pleasure of being his hostess/guide and assistant for the day.
His books are beautiful and in some cases very touching.
Susan
"Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?"
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prariehawk
True Blue Farmgirl
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Cindy
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Posted - Mar 06 2014 : 08:42:45 AM
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Sounds like a very good book. I wish more people would listen to what the Grandmothers and Grandfathers are telling us.
Cindy
"Vast floods can't quench love, no matter what love did/ Rivers can't drown love, no matter where love's hid"--Sinead O'Connor
"In many ways, you don't just live in the country, it lives inside you"--Ellen Eilers
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
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Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
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Posted - Mar 06 2014 : 2:36:49 PM
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Oh, Susan! That sounds lovely! I just ordered it for my foster grandson for Easter! Thank you for the recommendation! Hugs - Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
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Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
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Posted - Mar 12 2014 : 09:09:41 AM
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Oh my gosh, Susan - what a beautiful book. So moving. It had me welling up in tears from the moment I gazed upon the cover illustration. I don't think I will be able to part with this one, but I will certainly snuggle up with the kids and read it to them when they're here. Thank you for the blessing! Hugs - Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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Cindy Lou
True Blue Farmgirl
2325 Posts
Susan
Lonsdale
MN
USA
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Posted - Mar 12 2014 : 1:29:32 PM
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I totally understand. I bought 4 of his books when he was here last week and only one is going to my grandson. I WILL share when kids are here but for now they are mine!
Susan
"Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?"
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