NURSERY STORIES: Lessons for Life - Softcover

Inhaltsangabe

In pictures and words we present 48 life lessons. Our book is intended to entertain while it depicts the challenges of life. It is meant to give guidance to youngsters (of all ages) and induce reflection by the oldsters who look back upon what they have done in their allotted years. The multilayered text is simple in concept and nuanced in its details. The pictures are large in design and fine in execution. (Look for the ever-watchful guardian angel and the frequently-appearing coiled serpent.)Herein is the distilled life wisdom of a psychiatrist (illustrated by 14 colored sketches) of the challenges of life as it might be experienced by a child in the pre-school nursery. You might acquire the book for its provocative insights but then revisit it for its whimsical graphic portraits and then re-read the text as a commentary on the pictures. In this short but powerful volume Owen E Clark MD shares insights from his life – raised on an Idaho ranch, recipient of a full scholarship to Harvard, medical school at the Univ. of Washington and psychiatric training at Yale, 40-plus years dedicated to making sense of his patient’s pain and conflicts.Each section, an aspect of our course through life, is presented in six different forms. First, Sandra’s evocative sketch of the life challenge as a child might experience it.Second, the one-word title (Eating, Friends, Games) is spelled out (Taking in our daily experience, Bonding and intimacy, Recreation and creativity).Third, aspects of life are announced (Snacks—We partake of earth’s riches; Food for all—Sufficient for our needs; Tastes change—Our interest may vary; Full enough—Recognize when we are satiated)Fourth, the essence of each life experience is voiced in four lines, set in the words of a child (I take my place. I eat my share. A place for each kid. A plate for each place.)Fifth, each of he four simple lines find elaboration in sets of more nuanced lines (We come to the table of life and find a seat; each of us has our own special place. …)Finally, Owen shares his thoughts, drawing upon his life experience. This ranges from reflection upon the biblical account of manna from heaven, a commentary upon the discovery of a unique soulmate, or the common courtesies which lubricate social interaction.We wish that these stories from our time in this nursery called “life” give you light and comfort in your journey.

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