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Believing with Plato that "tales which the young first hear should be models of virtuous thought," former Secretary of Education Bennett ( The De-Valuing of America , LJ 4/1/92) has produced a McGuffey's Reader for the Nineties. The author draws upon a variety of literature ranging from biblical stories to political legends and speeches to illustrate the catalog of virtues--self-discipline, compassion, work, responsibility, friendship, courage, perseverance, honesty, loyalty, faith--that he believes are foundational to strong moral character. Most selections are introduced by a short thematic note, e.g., "an honest heart will always find friends." Bennett's elevation of these virtues to moral absolutes renders the book's view of morality rather simplistic. In addition, the collection's lack of attention to women's and non-Western voices encourages the view that the experience of virtue belongs primarily to Western males. Still, this anthology will prove popular with some readers. Recommended for public libraries.
- Henry L. Carrigan Jr., Westerville P.L., Ohio
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
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The principled former secretary of education has culled a selection of poems and stories to be read aloud in hopes of passing on specific virtues to the younger generation. The selected works appear under chapter titles such as "Compassion"; "Responsibility"; "Friendship"; "Courage"; "Perseverance"; and "Faith." As artificial or perhaps self-righteous as this project may seem, it is effective. The old stories from the Bible, from great authors, and from folklore do exert a charm and send a message that will stir families to discuss or contemplate the issues set forth. It truly is a treasury, with some tales so brief they can be read at the dinner table. Perfect bedtime, anytime family reading. Denise Perry Donavin --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
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Believing with Plato that "tales which the young first hear should be models of virtuous thought," former Secretary of Education Bennett ( The De-Valuing of America , LJ 4/1/92) has produced a McGuffey's Reader for the Nineties. The author draws upon a variety of literature ranging from biblical stories to political legends and speeches to illustrate the catalog of virtues--self-discipline, compassion, work, responsibility, friendship, courage, perseverance, honesty, loyalty, faith--that he believes are foundational to strong moral character. Most selections are introduced by a short thematic note, e.g., "an honest heart will always find friends." Bennett's elevation of these virtues to moral absolutes renders the book's view of morality rather simplistic. In addition, the collection's lack of attention to women's and non-Western voices encourages the view that the experience of virtue belongs primarily to Western males. Still, this anthology will prove popular with some readers. Recommended for public libraries.
- Henry L. Carrigan Jr., Westerville P.L., Ohio
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
From Booklist
The principled former secretary of education has culled a selection of poems and stories to be read aloud in hopes of passing on specific virtues to the younger generation. The selected works appear under chapter titles such as "Compassion"; "Responsibility"; "Friendship"; "Courage"; "Perseverance"; and "Faith." As artificial or perhaps self-righteous as this project may seem, it is effective. The old stories from the Bible, from great authors, and from folklore do exert a charm and send a message that will stir families to discuss or contemplate the issues set forth. It truly is a treasury, with some tales so brief they can be read at the dinner table. Perfect bedtime, anytime family reading. Denise Perry Donavin --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
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In self-discipline one makes a "disciple" of oneself. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
wee wee bed, little steam engine, moral literacy, empty looms, magic thread, magic ball Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
United States, Susan Ellen, New York, Old Man Rabbit, Darning Needle, Rosa Parks, King Midas, John Hilton, Chicken Little, Father Kolbe, Notre Dame, Pied Piper, Mother Holly, George Washington, Henny Penny, John Henry, King Saul, Master Hauchecorne, Monsieur Hamel, Skin Horse, Clara Barton, Lady Clare, Martin Luther, Ducky Lucky, Velveteen Rabbit New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- The Nicomachean Ethics (Oxford World's Classics) by Aristotle on page 101, page 331, and page 441
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- The Velveteen Rabbit (Troll's Best-Loved Classics) by Williams on page 275, and Back Matter
- Kill Devil Hill by Harry Combs on page 418, and Back Matter
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- Embodied Care: Jane Addams, Maurice Merleau-Ponty, and Feminist Ethics by Maurice Hamington on page 25, Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Books Children Love: A Guide to the Best Children's Literature by Elizabeth Laraway Wilson on page 41, page 42, and page 241
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