The blessing : giving the gift of unconditional love and acceptance / revised and updated by John Trent ; based on the million-selling classic by John Trent and Gary Smalley.
Rev. ed. of: The blessing / Gary Smalley and John Trent. c1986. Includes bibliographical references (p. 253-259).
Contents:
An important word to a new generation of parents -- In search of the blessing -- "Bless me-me also, O my father!" -- The blessing : yesterday and today -- A look at the five elements of the blessing -- The first element of the blessing : meaningful touch, pt. 1 -- The first element of the blessing : meaningful touch, pt. 2 -- The second element of the blessing : spoken message, pt. 1 -- The second element of the blessing : spoken message, pt. 2 -- The third element of the blessing : attaching high value, pt. 1 -- The third element of the blessing : attaching high value, pt. 2 -- The fourth element of the blessing : picturing a special future, pt. 1 -- The fourth element of the blessing : picturing a special future, pt. 2 -- The fifth element of the blessing : an active commitment, pt. 1 -- The fifth element of the blessing : an active commitment, pt. 2 -- Homes that withhold the blessing, pt. 1 -- Homes that withhold the blessing, pt. 2 -- When a child misses the blessing -- Learning to live apart from the blessing -- The one force more powerful than a curse -- When you know you will never receive a parent's blessing -- A final blessing -- An invitation to join an online community based on the blessing.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.