Author: Rachel Naomi Remen, M.D.
Type or emotional/crisis issue(s) addressed: Death, Illness
Year of Publication: 2001
Publisher & Location: Riverhead Trade
ISBN#:
1573228567 (isbn13: 9781573228565)
Target Age Level: Young Adult, Adult, High School
# of Pages: 400
Quality of Illustrations: none
Brief Summary: When doctor and author Rachel Naomi Remen was young, she was caught between two different views of life: that of her rabbi grandfather and that of her highly academic, research-oriented parents, who believed religion was the opiate of the masses. As Remen gravitated toward academics and serving the world as a medical doctor, her grandfather became an "island of mysticism in a vast sea of science." But over time, Remen discovered that two seemingly divergent paths could lead to the same destination, especially as she learned to blend her spiritual beliefs with her medical treatment.
Remen uses the heart-rending stories of her patients to teach readers how to follow in her example, that is, combining a life of service with a life of receiving and giving blessings (a combination that avoids common problems such as burnout, self-sacrifice, and navel gazing). Remen also includes personal stories of her grandfather, who showered the world with his mystical beliefs and wizened blessings. --Gail Hudson
Personal Comments/Biases, and/or Things to Consider When Using This Book With Children: good book, deals with different types of loss. for older readers.
Activities:
Since it is for older readers, a discussion would probably suffice. Although each chapter is a different story and are typically not long, you could find one (the one about collectible toy cars is a good one to use) that you could do activities with.
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