With more than 300,000 copies sold, this landmark book is an impressive examination of the importance of touching. "All professionals concerned with human behavior will find something of value. . . . Parents . . . can gain insight into the nurturing needs of infants."--Janet Rhoads, American Journal of Occupational Therapy
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"Excellent and well-documented." -- Psychology Today
The mother and father of all books written on touch. -- Dr. Jules Older
The mother and father of all books written on touch. -- Dr. Jules Older
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53 of 54 people found the following review helpful
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If you only get one book on parenting and how to raise a child get this one. This is a thick book with lots of research to support the ideas presented by Dr. Montague. However scholastic this book might be it is very readable. If you find the title misleading some chapter headings are breastfeeding, tender loving care, the physiological effects of touching, skin and sex and growth and development. The skin and sex chapter discusses how touching our children affects their sexuality. This is one amazing book full of data that instructs us to hold our children close as long as possible and why this is so critical to their development in every aspect. Read it!!!
32 of 33 people found the following review helpful
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Ashley Montague is really on target about the needs of the human body in regard to touch.Infants who bond with their parents the first few years of life are so much more secure. He has written such valuable information which is more relevant today than ever. We could have less violent children and adults if proper touch and bonding occurred as infants. Read this book and practice it as a means of creating peace in the world. Spread the word to hospitals to teach new parents about the importance of touch for their infants. Read and recommend this book to all of your friends.
29 of 30 people found the following review helpful
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This highly readable work does a wonderful job explaining the significance of touch in the physical and emotional life of humans. A better understanding of touch can alter the way we interact and is especially important to health care workers.
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This book saved 2 lives
I discovered this book after my son was born severely premature after 23.5 weeks gestation, weighing only 1 lbs 10 oz. The doctors told me he had 0% chance for survival. Read more
Published 8 days ago by Tara Green
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I read this book many years ago and I loved it..my children were small and loved what it said about "skin hunger" and the importance of touching.. Read more
Published 5 months ago by mary
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Why don't we touch more!???
People look at "Free Hugs" millions of times. Stay back is the common response to too many people. Give hugs and smile more!!!
Published 5 months ago by Charlotte Fairchild
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If you thought this applied only to children, you're badly mistaken
Ashley Montagu's book Touching is highly recommended reading for all adults, whether or not they ever get to be parents, babysitters, teachers, or other caregivers of children --... Read more
Published 5 months ago by M. R. Traska
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I wish I could give this book 10 stars. It was a life saver for me, many years ago. I had been a battered child and was battering my two oldest children. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Cheryl J. Byington
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Saving of a Child
This book can be credited with saving our premature child. Our daughter was in ICU. I went to check on her. Unknown to me, in the hallway, I passed my wife's Dr. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Reader 17
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Must Read for Expecting Parents
I first read "Touching" in the early 70's before the birth of my first child. I have just given it to him & his wife, prior to the birth of their first child. Read more
Published 24 months ago by M. L. Tebault
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Boring and repetitive, 'supported' by pseudo-scientist irrelevant...
I am currently training to be an Infant Massage instructor and this is a recommended book.
However, considering the title '..Human Significance of the Skin.. Read more
However, considering the title '..Human Significance of the Skin.. Read more
Published on December 30, 2010 by Janice Carr
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Potential to Change Lives
I read this book years ago and am re-reading it now. I have recommended it numerous times over to friends and fellow students as well. Read more
Published on October 9, 2010 by Tobucus
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Highly recommended for new parents
This is the most important book I read while I was pregnant (and I read dozens). It directly helped me to raise a loving, independent child. Read more
Published on August 26, 2010 by Marcia G.
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- Rights of Infants by Margaret Ribble on 5 pages
- The Psychoanalytic Theory of Neurosis by Otto Fenichel on 4 pages
- Loss: Sadness And Depression,Volume 3 (Basic Books Classics) by John Bowlby on 4 pages
- Human Milk in the Modern World: Psychosocial, Nutritional and Economic Significance by D.B. Jelliffe in Back Matter (1), Back Matter (2), and Back Matter (3)
- The English Gentleman (Prion Humour Classics) by Douglas Sutherland on page 337, and Back Matter
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- The Vital Touch: How Intimate Contact With Your Baby Leads To Happier, Healthier Development by Sharon Heller on 7 pages
- Body Work: What Kind of Massage to Get And How to Make the Most of It by Thomas Claire on 4 pages
- Too Loud, Too Bright, Too Fast, Too Tight: What to Do If You Are Sensory Defensive in an Overstimulating World by Sharon Heller on page 42, Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Massage For Dummies by Steve Capellini on page 35, and Back Matter
- Growing Young by Ashley Montagu in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
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