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Instead of writing a review from my own point of view, I'm going to present here a collection of reviews by some teens, as well as some grown-ups.
"I wish I'd had this book when I was a teenager and I also wish I'd had it when my children were younger. Be Special, Be Yourself is very wise and inspiring on a lot of everyday topics that aren't discussed much."
- Sandra Hogan, Public Affairs manager
"I really love the book. We face peer pressure every day, so it's cool to read a book that goes against everything people look for. Be happy with yourself, you are the only person you will answer to, in the end. If you have enough determination, you can do anything. Be Special, Be Yourself is on of my top 10 book list. I love it! There is really hope!"
- Stephanie Cook, 16 years old
"Be Special, Be Yourself says you might try something and fail, but trying it differently will give you different results. It beautifully shows that not everyone who looks perfect has a perfect life. Keep trying, no matter what. The greatest massage to parents and teenagers is 'Never give up. There's always a way through'. I loved it!"
- Jennifer Masterton, 16 years old
"I liked Curly Line with Flowers very much. Reading the dyslexic writing with intelligent thoughts was very graphic. The Building of Life was my favorite story. I like the ideas very much, and the way the thought processes developed to the very provocative conclusion. Biography so beautifully shows adults and teenagers that we need to appreciate who we are and what we have and feel free to show love to our loved ones."
- Annique Goldberg, mother, skipper and world traveler
"Be Special, Be Yourself has taught me that being different can be a good thing and we shouldn't change our beliefs just because they're not what most people think. People are special not because of how beautiful or popular they are, but because of what kind of person they are inside. The book encouraged me not to be afraid to ask for help. No matter what problem you have, there will always be someone there to help you and someone to listen to you and you should never give up. I learned that if I try my hardest, I will get what I want and that sometimes the things that I want most can be right under my nose..."
- Penny Johnston, 14 years old
"This enjoyable and original book is special on so many levels - from the imaginative story lines, to the way it creatively and sensitively deals with issues of relevance to both teenagers and adults. Be Special, Be Yourself is an absorbing read, which stimulates our thinking about human nature and how we deal with love, acceptance of self, finding personal strength and the understanding and acceptance of the differences which define us as individuals. The interest created by the inter-woven storylines, particularly in Love Me, Love Me Not, are especially enjoyable as we trace the invisible emotional connections the characters have with one another. Be Special, Be Yourself contains positive, inspiring life messages for young and old."
- Tamara Luski, Music teacher
"Be Special, Be Yourself helped me accept people the way they are. It taught me that it's what's inside that counts. It tells us teenagers to love our parent and be thankful for what we've got. It is a great way of saying to parents 'be supportive and never give up on your kids'."
- Geneva Goldberg, 12 years old
"Be Special, Be Yourself has a powerful message to ease the struggle between power/authority/conformity and the need to express. We're entering the stage of life when we have to start taking other people into account. It helps teenagers see why they shouldn't judge people before they get to know them. I feel it's a real eye opener. As teenagers, we need this book."
- Clare Richmond, 16 years old
"This collection of stories samples a wide range of significant social and emotional experiences in the lives of a range of young adults, their friends and families. Ronit has managed to convey deep wisdom and sage advice about values and behavior, self esteem and relationships, in a style which refrains from preaching, but rather allows characters, events and storylines to illuminate issues, struggles and resolutions, in a manner which is particularly engaging for young people. It strikes me as an ideal teaching resource for the study of society and personal development."
- Maria Delaney, teacher
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Gal's purpose in life is to help the people of Africa benefit from the enormous potential in their land and hard work by establishing trade links with them and coaching African leaders.
Biblical Inspiration?
How does the church go about undoing some of the things that it has BOUND, when UNBINDING is what should have really taken place to start? The fundamentalists have given us a definition of the Bible much like the pre-Copernican ear gave us a definition of the universe. Science at least now knows they were wrong about the geocentric view of the solar system. Religion is still in denial over a total literal interpretation of the Bible and such concepts as inerrancy, infallibility, and inspiration.
I'm not sure who I adopted this concept from (I think Marcus Borg), but let's not miss the point which is-
1-The Old Testament historized many metaphors
2-In the New Testament canon we metaphorized history.
3-Then fundamentalists literalized the metaphors.
The Bible is a sacred document for me.
The Bible is also a progressive document that shows how two communities (Hebrew and Christian) saw and interpreted God in their day and time. There is only one God and He surely isn't so confused to change His (no gender intended) mind as much as he did which caused Marcion great conflicts (to where he did see two Gods). But, when you SEE the numerous (albeit not significant or major) the obvious errors, the Bible cannot be said to be inerrant (and still maintain intellectual or spiritual integrity).
Such a paradigm is called Bibliolatry.
And the church has camped at the temple metaphor of sin management.
But at the heart of all this is what I think is an overemphasis on one verse- namely II Timothy 3:16 (KJV). Not all translations say that ALL Scripture is INSPIRED as good old King James does. Some translations say that "All Scripture THAT is inspired". This makes far more sense. I am not inspired at all by many of the historical passages, but I am incredibly inspired by most. Inspiration isn't some sort of automatic writing as many presume.
As Richard Rohr has written, "God does not change in the text, we do. The written words are inspired precisely insofar as they inspire and change us. If the written words do not accomplish that- then they are not at all 'inspired'- at least for us. God's invasion of the soul gradually makes us more and more aware, and capable of an ever deeper love." We need to go beyond theism.
For me the Bible is infallible in it's transformational salvistic (in a right sense) mission to whomsoever is open- and sometimes to even those that are apparently closed minded.
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What sea captain died in Egypt, together with his 12/13 year old son ... the son inspiring a well-known poem?
"zoz" asked for more information, but too much more = too easy. But, I'm a soft touch, for a request like that, so here is ONE more piece of info.
French.
The sea captain was Commander Louis de Casabianca. In 1798 during the Battle of the Nile (Napoleonic campaign, obviously), Casabianca's young son Giocante remained at his post and died when the ammunition magazine of the ship his father commanded, the L'Orient, exploded. This inspired the poem Casabianca by British poet Felicia Dorothea Hemans.
Most everyone has, at one time or another, heard the first two stanzas of this poem:
"The boy stood on the burning deck
"Whence all but he had fled;"
But here is the text in full:
The boy stood on the burning deck
Whence all but he had fled;
The flame that lit the battle's wreck
Shone round him o'er the dead.
Yet beautiful and bright he stood,
As born to rule the storm;
A creature of heroic blood,
A proud, though child-like form.
The flames rolled on–he would not go
Without his Father's word;
That father, faint in death below,
His voice no longer heard.
He called aloud–'say, Father, say
If yet my task is done?'
He knew not that the chieftain lay
Unconscious of his son.
'Speak, father!' once again he cried,
'If I may yet be gone!'
And but the booming shots replied,
And fast the flames rolled on.
Upon his brow he felt their breath,
And in his waving hair,
And looked from that lone post of death
In still yet brave despair.
And shouted but once more aloud,
'My father! must I stay?'
While o'er him fast, through sail and shroud,
The wreathing fires made way.
They wrapt the ship in splendour wild,
They caught the flag on high,
And streamed above the gallant child,
Like banners in the sky.
There came a burst of thunder sound–
The boy–oh! where was he?
Ask of the winds that far around
With fragments strewed the sea!–
With mast, and helm, and pennon fair,
That well had borne their part–
But the noblest thing which perished there
Was that young faithful heart.
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It's the city's "Field of Dreams." The old Tiger Stadium site at Michigan and Trumbull always has held magic for Detroit baseball fans. And now, thanks to an enterprising group, there's once again baseball at the site.
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