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Book SynopsisHere is a book of spiritual adventure. From the miracle at the Red Sea to the miracle of waking up this morning, this intriguing book introduces young people to a way of spiritual thinking to last a lifetime. Kushner, whose award-winning books have brought spirituality to life for countless adults, here reveals the essence of Judaism in a way kids can understand and enjoy. Easy to read and imaginatively illustrated by the author, The Book of Miracles helps young people make—and treasure—the connections between religion, spirituality and everyday life. For parents to read to their children, for children to read to their parents, The Book of Miracles encourages kids' awareness of their own spirituality, and shows young people how to use Judaism as a foundation on which to build their lives.
Trade Review"Many religion books give our young people facts to learn; here is a book which gives them wisdom to remember." —Rabbi Sandy Eisenberg Sasso, author of God's Paintbrush and Adam & Eve's First Sunset: God’s New Day "The beauty of The Book of Miracles is its universality. Its message, although coming from a Jewish tradition, speaks to the souls of all." —Dr. Ronald J. Valenti, Superintendent of Catholic Schools, Archdiocese of Baltimore “A well-written, easy-to-understand, very lovely guide to Jewish spirituality. I recommend it to all teens as a good read.” —Kimberly Kirberger, coauthor of Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul “A wonderful introduction to Jewish spirituality for children but just as importantly, for their parents; it belongs in every Jewish home.” —Dr. Ron Wolfson, Whizin Institute for Jewish Family Life, University of Judaism; author of The Art of Jewish Living Series
Table of ContentsIntroduction to the 10th Anniversary Edition Foreword SEEING 1 / Opening Your Eyes 2 / Paying Close Attention 3 / The One Who Is Hidden Everywhere 4 / All Things Are Connected HEARING 5 / The Blueprint inside Creation 6 / The Silent Sound of Alef 7 / The Never-ending Understanding 8 / An Orchard of Delicious Words DOING 9 / Doing and Understanding 10 / Repairing the World 11 / Taking Responsibility 12 / The Hands of God PERSON 13 / The Self of the Universe 14 / The Whirlwind 15 / Praying God's Prayers 16 / Being Where You Are Afterword
