Compass: A Handbook on Parent Leadership [Paperback]

James B. Stenson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 2003

Compass summarizes the lessons and experiences of parents to help them succeed as leaders for their children.

Author James B. Stenson relates thirty years' experience with parents who have lived as great leaders in family life and have succeeded with their sacred mission: to raise their children right.

How they did it and why they did it are the focus of this book: forming character, countering the consumer culture, understanding discipline and dealing with the influence of mass media. In Compass, he shares his insights about leadership in family life and how this parental guidance is vitally important.

Product Details

• Paperback: 180 pages
• Publisher: Scepter Publishers (January 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1594170002
• ISBN-13: 978-1594170003
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #139,744 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Valuable Read, August 13, 2006

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This book really is a wealth of information, especially for a handbook. However, at times I felt the language was a little too academic and the chapters were so full of info that they took forever to get through. My husband and I read it together, and it was pretty exhausting. Also, the discussion questions at the end were okay, but some were a little forced and repetitive. But, if you can get over those few things, this book really does have some great suggestions and tips on Christian parenting(if you can remember them all!).

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best book I've ever read, September 5, 2007

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This book clarified what needs to be done to develop children of character and love. It also helped me learn how to make better choices when trying to decide the "right course of action" when dealing with kids and my life.

5.0 out of 5 stars Highly Recommended for all Parents, October 24, 2010

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I love this book! It was easy to read and had wonderful practical examples.I started a group discussion with young mothers to help them face the challenges of raising children. Every parent must read this book.