Stopping at Every Lemonade Stand: How to Create a Culture That Cares for Kids [Mass Market Paperback]

James Vollbracht (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 18 and up | Grade Level: 12 and up

Children's lives today are complex, stressful, and dangerous. Kids are overscheduled, come home to empty houses and neighborhoods where they don't know a soul, and in school, face violence-all too often from their peers. In Stopping at Every Lemonade Stand, James Vollbracht provides a blueprint for transforming our unstable and disconnected culture into a healthier, supportive one. Vollbracht bases his approach on six overlapping circles of community-our personal circle, families, neighborhoods, larger communities, business worlds, and elders-and outlines simple actions within each circle that will help rescue our kids. Through a rich blend of heartwarming anecdotes and creative, practical strategies, Stopping at Every Lemonade Stand affirms the age-old wisdom that the power and responsibility to heal our communities rest in our own hands.

Editorial Reviews

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Don't just stand there worrying about "kids today," Vollbracht urges; "Do something!" Having spent more than a decade working with kids and with adults who want to help them grow up strong and healthy, Vollbracht has plenty of anecdotes that show how much good even a small commitment of time and effort can do. The book is organized around "six circles of community": the individual, family, neighborhood, community, business and government, and elders. A chapter is devoted to each circle, telling stories; defining, for example, what a neighborhood looks, sounds, and feels like; suggesting steps people in each circle can take; and describing Vollbracht's own experiences around the country. Each chapter includes sidebars, to-do lists, quizzes, and anecdotes that will produce a chuckle or perhaps bring a tear to the reader's eye. But Vollbracht isn't moralistic in urging adults to take action: as with his own stop at the lemonade stand that gives the book its title, Vollbracht reminds readers that spending time with kids can be "the most fun I've had in a long time!" Mary Carroll
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Review

Please pay attention to this book. It logically and profoundly reminds us that each of us can protect and nourish our most important resource, our children. —Steve Vannoy, author of The Ten Greatest Gifts I Give My Children

Anyone who needs a boost of energy to renew their commitment to kids needs to read this book. —Pete L. Benson, author of All Our Kids Are Our Kids

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Mass Market Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Penguin (Non-Classics) (June 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 014100150X
• ISBN-13: 978-0141001500
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #225,219 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I love this book!, January 5, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Stopping at Every Lemonade Stand: How to Create a Culture That Cares for Kids (Mass Market Paperback)

This book was short and easy to read - I read it in two days (while being a mom to 2 boys!). The author describes 6 circles: the individual, the family, the neighborhood, the community, businesses and government, and our elders; and gives examples of steps that people all around our country our taking within these 6 circles to create a safe culture for our children.

What I like most about this book is that it left me feeling hopeful and enthused about the steps I would take. The author does a great job of showing the reader that one doesn't necessarily have to spend a lot of money or tackle an overwhelming task in order to make a positive difference in our world; even little steps that fit in to one's lifestyle DO make a difference.

This book will change a reader's thoughts from, "I know something needs to be done, but what can I do?" to "What great ideas, I can start today!" I definately recommend this book! As a matter of fact, I'm buying copies for the principle of my son's school anf the mayor of our city!

5.0 out of 5 stars Surprisingly good, March 6, 2011

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Jeremy Rudy (Bozeman, MT United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Stopping at Every Lemonade Stand: How to Create a Culture That Cares for Kids (Kindle Edition)

I wasn't sure what to expect. This was like reading a better version of the "Chicken Soup" books with heart warming stories and engaging engaging ideas of what to do next. I like action steps, and now I'm ready to go!