Godparents : A Celebration of Those Special People in Our Lives [Paperback]

Michelle DeLiso (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 8, 2002

Following in the tradition of the bestselling Aunts, this delightful little volume offers an engaging, useful, nondenominational look at the role of godparents today. Written for anyone who is choosing godparents or has been asked to become one, Godparents is filled with fascinating tidbits, ranging from the history of godparenting, to the best gifts to give on various occasions, such as baptisms or naming ceremonies, and other important milestones in a godchild's life.

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About the Author

Michelle DeLiso is on the research staff of O, The Oprah Magazine. She is a former librarian and a former research editor and book reviewer at Latina magazine.

Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 1 edition (November 8, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 007139009X
• ISBN-13: 978-0071390095
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 5.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,226,162 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars PERFECT GIFT FOR YOUR GODPARENTS, December 23, 2002

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This review is from: Godparents : A Celebration of Those Special People in Our Lives (Paperback)

What a wonderful book -- a rich, fascinating history of the role of godparents, but written with a light, even funny touch. I got this for my daughter's godparents, and for my godchildren, and for my sister to give to her kids' godparents, and so on and so on. Thank you, author Michelle DeLiso, for pulling all this history and all these facts and so much wit together into such a great package.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A beautiful book., December 13, 2002

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Zohra Amed (Englewood, New Jersey, United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Godparents : A Celebration of Those Special People in Our Lives (Paperback)

I loved this book. It is well researched and provides wonderful information on the rituals and customs of introducing a baby into a family/community. It's a good read for the religious and non-religious as it covers all aspects of the subject. Tender stories from Godparents and Godchildren are woven into the book. You can get some good ideas on developing rituals and activities with your Godchild that become future cherished memories. It makes you stop and remember how precious an experience it is to Godparent a child. It is a delightful book to present as a gift to parents, Godparents, and Godchildren. A very good book!!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars LOVED IT!, April 13, 2004

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Lisa Conza (New York, New York) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Godparents : A Celebration of Those Special People in Our Lives (Paperback)

I received this book as a gift from my Godson and ended up purchasing it for my Godmother! It is written from the heart and is a delightful read.