The Radiant Child (Quest Book) [Paperback]

Thomas Armstrong (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 1985 | Series: Quest Book

Armstrong believes that children come into this life radiating and reflecting the mystery of creation; that their spiritual nature as well as their basic instincts are close to the surface of their awareness. This hidden side of youthful consciousness has been noticed and appreciated primarily by poets, mystics, authors of fairy tales, and world mythologists -- but not by parents, teachers and child therapists. He relates mystical and transpersonal experiences in children and provides methods for keeping their inner dimension alive.

Product Details

• Paperback: 217 pages
• Publisher: Quest Books; 1st edition (January 1, 1985)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0835606007
• ISBN-13: 978-0835606004
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,472,501 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #35 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Health, Mind & Body > Psychology & Counseling > Child Psychology > Development
  • #38 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Health, Mind & Body > Psychology & Counseling > Child Psychology > Psychology
  • #43 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Health, Mind & Body > Psychology & Counseling > Adolescent Psychology

More About the Author

I've been a writer and speaker for twenty-five years, focusing on the diversity of ways in which people learn and grow. I like to read (my favorite writer is Jorge Luis Borges), paint, meditate (I do mindfulness meditation), and play Scrabble (even though my wife usually beats me). I'm particularly excited about my new book (out in May 2010) called Neurodiversity: Discovering the Extraordinary Gifts of Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, and Other Brain Differences. It suggests that we think about brain diversity in the same way we think about biodiversity and cultural diversity. I used to work as a learning disability specialist and was disheartened by the negative labels we throw at children. I believe we need to honor and celebrate the uniqueness of each learner. My book Neurodiversity focuses on the strengths and abilities of people with mental health labels, including autism, dyslexia, ADHD, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and intellectual disabilities. I hope that you buy Neurodiversity, and tell other people about it!