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God Is In The Kitchen And Other Everyday Miracles: A Daughter's Gift and A Daddy's Love

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We sometimes need a gentle reminder that there is a force working in our lives that is greater than ourselves. God is in the Kitchen is such a reminder. The simple truths found in these stories show us the extraordinary power of God and His presence in our lives. This book is truly inspirational, and I thank Dr. Seita for sharing it with us.

Spirituality, the subtle beauty of everyday miracles, parenting with dignity, respect and the wonder of the gentle lessons from a child radiate from this refreshing and inspiring book. In the tradition of Chicken Soup for the Soul, God is in the Kitchen takes seemingly commonplace events and reveals the miraculous in the simple and gives a hopeful view of how God works his miracles continuously; even if we are unaware. The author's inspiring and optimistic views of life are even more remarkable when you discover that is own childhood seemed anything but miraculous. Abused and neglected as a child, his journey though children's institutions and countless foster homes was a litany of degradation and humiliation. Still he had an indomitable sprit and in refusing to be vanquished, he became strong at the broken places. His unique perspectives may cause you to examine your own view of God and even your own view of yourself. You may decide that no odds are too great, no obstacles are too large and no chasms are too wide to stop you from claiming your own greatness. God is in the Kitchen is a must read and a must live book.

This is a remarkable book that invites the reader to look at life in a deeper more meaningful way. The author uses even the most mundane of everyday experiences, such as his little girl being angry that she can't 'poop her pants' anymore, as an amusing lesson of inner contentment in an unfair world. It is especially touching to read the accounts between daddy and daughter knowing that the author did not have the benefit of such an adoring parent during his childhood years.

As the author of Finding Fish, like John, I feel tremendously blessed that after my own difficult childhood, a childhood that we both shared in the same city and in the same foster care system (perhaps even sharing the same caseworkers), that we both, given our sussecces and insights, have an obligation to share our stories and feelings so those in despair can see the hope that exists. John's book is a wonderful gift that should be read by all who want to be inspired. God really is in the kitchen.

There are very few books that move me the way that this one did. Inspirational, practical and wise. I love the way that the author was able to overcome being abused as a child to become a man of wisdoma and a great parent.

WOW. I have read many books, but this one is one, if not the best. It is even better from an inspirational view than Chicken Soup for the Soul. It is honest, heartfelt, genuine and the author comes from a place of spirituality that you would not expect from someone who had lived in the child welfare system.

It is so wonderful to see a book of this length be so profound. The author does a masterful job of reducing life's lessons to a series of stories that he draws from his own life. What I really like about it is the fact the he himself overcame so many difficulities to be where he is today. He lived in an abusive home and then in a series of foster homes. He is to be commended for his accomplishments.

The author has captured the spirit of how the miracles of life surround us and lift us up. His touching stories of the lessons learned from his five year old daughter are inspiring, wise and full of surprises. I found myself marveling at how the ordinary is really the extraordinary and wondered why I had not seen those things myself. Order this book now! You will be forever changed!

This book reminds me of what my son gives to me...a full and rich life. The author humbly relates the joys and frustrations of parenthood. I would recommend this book to anyone with children. Thank you Dr. Seita, for the reminder

Using the lessons learned from a painful and disjointed childhood, the author replaces his anguish with the joy of nurturing his beloved daughter. By turning a negative into a positive, Dr. Seita reveals the roots of his own resilience. Life is about loving, and it is by loving and being loved that our lives are enriched and made whole.