In an insightful exploration of personal morality in America today, philosophy professor Vincent Barry shows us that when we constantly look to place blame on some other person, place, or situation, we may be giving up the only real power any of us hasthe power to take full responsibility for our lives. He encourages us to be the mature, responsible adult we want our children and others to be.
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In this time where everyone seems to be suing everyone else, and nothing bad that happens seems to be any individual's fault, this is a timely and important and useful book. Vincent Barry dissects the language of avoiding personal responsibility ("It's not my job.," "How was I supposed to know?," "Boys will be boys," etc.) and lays out some good ideas for empowering ourselves and our kids by learning to take responsibility for our actions and our lives. My only quibble was with the title, because one time the dog really did eat my homework, honest, and my teacher made fun of me. Otherwise, a fine and long overdue book!
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This review is from: The Dog Ate My Homework: Personal Responsibility, How We Avoid It and What to Do About It (Paperback)
Readable, informative, and even funny at times. A really concise treatment of a most important topic. Great integration of contemporary examples and classical references. A must for parents and their children.
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According to the Bible, God sought out Adam and Eve after they had eaten the forbidden fruit and asked them, "What is this thou hast done?" Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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According to the Bible, God sought out Adam and Eve after they had eaten the forbidden fruit and asked them, "What is this thou hast done?" Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
avoiding personal responsibility, responsible living Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Golden Rule, United States, Police Battalion, Beverly Russell, Oliver Hardy, Spur Posse New!
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Front Cover | Front Flap | Table of Contents | First Pages | Back Flap | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- The Book of Virtues: A Treasury of Great Moral Stories by William J. Bennett on page 3, and Back Matter
- The Phenomenon of Man by Pierre Teilhard de Chardin on page 140, and Back Matter
- King Lear (The New Folger Library Shakespeare) by William Shakespeare on page 109, and Back Matter
- Moral Issues in Business (with InfoTrac) by William H. Shaw in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- The Phenomenon of Man by Teilhard de Chardin on page 140, and Back Matter
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