Mother and Child: Visions of Parenting from Indigenous Cultures [Paperback]

Jan Reynolds (Author)

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From Scientific American

The photographs are remarkable for their intimacy and beauty, but what is important about her books is Jan Reynolds's sincere sense of the majesty of the world's people. By sharing an empathetic and unsentimental glimpse of them, she gives us all a great gift.

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Reynolds' respect for both the indigenous peoples and the land itself is evident as she shares her discovery of how a deep connection with the natural world strengthens the primal nature of the mother-child bond. . . . This little book is a treasure. A delight to look at, a pleasure to read--and to share with your children. -- The Wellspring Guide

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Product Details

• Paperback: 112 pages
• Publisher: Inner Traditions (October 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0892816376
• ISBN-13: 978-0892816378
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 6.8 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #886,083 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Ok, but not one of the best, February 15, 2007

By	mommy of two - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mother and Child: Visions of Parenting from Indigenous Cultures (Paperback)

While it is true that this book does have several very nice pictures, and the information provided was good, I have seen better books for this subject. The author jumped back and forth too much in her topics, locations, and timeframes. She made no mention of any natural infant hygiene methods used by the various cultures. Also, there was very little good information on the art of babywearing in those chosen cultures. The author seems to be intentionally vague in some areas, and very repetitive in others. While this book was interesting reading, there are far better books for learning about the parent/child relationships in cultures that are different from the readers own culture.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The pictures are wonderful, December 27, 2005

By	CoffeeMom (Wisconsin) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mother and Child: Visions of Parenting from Indigenous Cultures (Paperback)

The pictures and text offer a wonderful look at parents and babies in different cultures.

5.0 out of 5 stars An Amazing Book for Mothers, December 29, 2009

By	Jeffrey L. Fine "PhD, Psychologist: Author o... - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Mother and Child: Visions of Parenting from Indigenous Cultures (Paperback)

An amazing book which explores how women from indigenous cultures experience birth, parenting, and the relationship with their child, the most significant transitions in a woman's life. She shows how these women accept, receive and utilize strong impressions from nature. The book examines the true and natural bonding between mother and child, and how it is impacted by many factors: i.e. the interaction, the long-process, a natural environment, relationships with others and more.
The pictures are amazingly beautiful and have a positive impact in helping understand the events described in the book. Any mother who desires a close natural bond with her child will benefit from reading this magical book.

Jeffrey L. Fine, PhD, Psychologist: Author of: -
"The Art of Conscious Parenting"