Twelve Gifts of Birth - Hardcover

Costanzo, Charlene

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0060534001 ISBN 13: 9780060534004

Publisher: Harper Resource, 2003

Synopsis

An inspirational celebration of the twelve great qualities of life focuses on strength, beauty, courage, compassion, hope, joy, talent, imagination, reverence, wisdom, love, and faith.

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Review:

"Every home should have this book. Every family should read it often. New parents will treasure this message of hope and love."--Lendon Smith, M.D.(Pediatrics), Portland, OR

Synopsis:

THE TWELVE GIFTS OF BIRTH is an inspirational book celebrating the 12 qualities - strength, beauty, courage, compassion, hope, joy, talent, imagination, reverence, wisdom, love and faith - bestowed on every child at birth. Beautifully designed and illustrated, the book's evocative text conveys a simple, poignant message. A perfect gift for Modern's Day, expectant parents, baptism, and other occasions and rites of passage, this heart-warming keepsake encourages us all to nurture and protect our dignity and our dreams. When shared with young children,, the message helps to build the foundations of self-respect and values. For teens and adults, the story offers words of hope that remind us to see the dignity in ourselves and others. It is an insightful book that readers young and old with cherish and turn to again and again. The first gift is Strength - May you remember to call upon it whenever you need it The fourth gift is Compassion - May you be gentle with yourself and others. May you forgive those who hurt you and yourself when you make mistakes. The eleventh gift is Love - it will grow each time you give it away.

About this edition

• Publisher: Harper Resource
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0060534001
• ISBN 13: 9780060534004
• Binding: Hardcover