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For all grandparents who are never too old to love and never to old to be loved.
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THE SPIRITUALITY OF GRANDPARENTING
ISBN/Prod. Code:
978-1-896836-86-7
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RALPH
MILTON
, Author
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Canada
(Reg. $ 37.00)
$ 29.60
Web Price!
8.5 X 9
HARD COVER
160 PP
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Written with the support of
Beverley Milton, author of
My Baptism.
Whether you live with grandchildren, are longing for grandchildren, are retired in Arizona or are practising law in Regina, you will be very glad that you have this book. Put on a different pair of glasses and rejoice in the abundance of life, the joy and the pain of grandchildren as promised by all the great religions of the world. Ralph and Bev Milton have constructed a roadmap of generosity, humility, justice, peace and love to guide us on a unique spiritual journey that is truly open to everyone, whether you have biological grandchildren or not. ~ Meg Hickling, author of The New Speaking of Sex (Northstone), and recipient of the Order of British Columbia and Order of Canada.
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“Our spiritual vocation as grandparents is to delight in our grandchildren.” So begins Ralph Milton, in this latest addition to the beautifully and lavishly illustrated Spirituality of… series. More than a celebration of grandchildren, this book is a celebration of grandparenting, and of the very real gifts it offers to both the grandchild and to the grandparent.
Which is not to say that grandparenting is always easy or fun. While Milton shares lots of stories of hugs and giggles, of silly songs and tender moments, he also knows that many grandparents struggle with the challenge of long-distance grand-parenting, with the pain and tension of separation from grandchildren due to marriage breakup, and with the anxiety and distress of grandchildren who are in trouble or who are ill. But Milton doesn’t dwell on these things. Rather, he returns, always, to the delight, wonder, and love, which is foremost in the experience of any grandparent; and to the inherent bond that exists between older adults and children.
This remarkable book is for grandparents who are new to the role and for grandparents who have earned their degree in “grandparentology” through long experience. It’s for “traditional” grandparents and for grandparents of adopted children; it’s for surrogate grandparents and even for grandparents-in-waiting.
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