Children's Letters to God - Hardcover

Marshall, Eric

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0894809997 ISBN 13: 9780894809996

Publisher: Workman Pub Co, 1991

Synopsis

Here is the unassuming little book that charmed its way up the bestseller lists and now has over 1.2 million copies in print. This third edition of CHILDREN-S LETTERS TO GOD reveals again the surprising pleasures and provocations of what happens when kids decide to send a letter off to their maker. Whether posing a question, begging a favor, or expressing doubt or joy, these letters are notable for their refreshing directness, unexpected humor, and startling clarity of thought. It-s like seeing the world through a child-s bright eyesóeyes untouched by cynicism, eyes brimming with innocence, wonder, and curiosity.Selection of the Book-of-the-Month Club.

About this title

About the Authors

Stuart Hample is the co-editor of Children's Letters to God and other books. He lives in New York City.

Eric Marshall is a co-editor of the bestselling Children's Letters to God.

From the Back Cover

Fervent Wishes, Confessions, Confidences, Praise and Thanks.

Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.

From the Introduction: The letters in this book express that part of a child's world reserved for special thoughts and wishes. The subject matter ranges through those beliefs, desires, questions and doubts that are urgent and common to all children. Some of the letters are disarmingly wise, others naive; some are knowing, some simple; some reverent, some not so reverent. Many are weighted with seriousness; others are lit with smiles. All of them are addressed to God with much hope and trust.

Grownups know for certain, of course, that the letters will not get there no matter how much postage they carry. But then grownups know so much more than children--sometimes.

In choosing these letters, we've tried to convey the incredibly variety they represent. Their spelling and grammar have not been corrected, for what they say they say better as they are. -Eric Marshall and Stuart Hample

Edition details

• Publisher: Workman Pub Co
• Publication date: 1991
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0894809997
• ISBN 13: 9780894809996
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Bloom Tom
• Number of pages: 96