Michael Rotolo

Embark on an enchanting journey beyond the ordinary with George MacDonald's timeless masterpiece, "At the Back of the North Wind." This captivating tale will whisk you away to a world where the boundaries between reality and fantasy blur, and the impossible becomes possible. Meet Diamond, a young boy whose innocence and curiosity lead him on extraordinary adventures with the mysterious and powerful North Wind. As you turn each page, you'll be transported from the cozy confines of a London stable loft to the vast, swirling realms of the sky and beyond. Discover a story that has enthralled readers for generations with its perfect blend of whimsy and profound wisdom. MacDonald's lyrical prose and vivid imagination create a rich tapestry of characters and settings that will linger in your mind long after you've finished reading. But this is more than just a children's fantasy - it's a deeply layered allegory that speaks to readers of all ages. Explore themes of faith, morality, and the nature of good and evil through a Christian lens, all woven seamlessly into a narrative that never preaches, but always enlightens." At the Back of the North Wind" offers: A classic adventure that has stood the test of timeProfound spiritual insights cloaked in fantastical storytellingCharacters that will capture your heart and spark your imaginationA perfect balance of childlike wonder and mature contemplationWhether you're revisiting a childhood favorite or discovering this gem for the first time, MacDonald's masterpiece promises to be a transformative reading experience. Open these pages and let the North Wind sweep you off on an unforgettable adventure that will challenge your perceptions and warm your soul. Don't miss your chance to own this beloved classic. Pick up your copy of "At the Back of the North Wind" today and prepare to be whisked away to a world of wonder, wisdom, and timeless truths.

How parents approach the task of passing on religious faith and practice to their childrenHow do American parents pass their religion on to their children? At a time of overall decline of traditional religion and an increased interest in personal “spirituality,” Religious Parenting investigates the ways that parents transmit religious beliefs, values, and practices to their kids. We know that parents are the most important influence on their children’s religious lives, yet parents have been virtually ignored in previous work on religious socialization. Renowned religion scholar Christian Smith and his collaborators Bridget Ritz and Michael Rotolo explore American parents’ strategies, experiences, beliefs, and anxieties regarding religious transmission through hundreds of in-depth interviews that span religious traditions, social classes, and family types all around the country. Throughout we hear the voices of evangelical, Catholic, Mormon, mainline and black Protestant, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, and Buddhist parents and discover that, despite massive diversity, American parents share a nearly identical approach to socializing their children religiously. For almost all, religion is important for the foundation it provides for becoming one’s best self on life’s difficult journey. Religion is primarily a resource for navigating the challenges of this life, not preparing for an afterlife. Parents view it as their job, not religious professionals’, to ground their children in life-enhancing religious values that provide resilience, morality, and a sense of purpose. Challenging longstanding sociological and anthropological assumptions about culture, the authors demonstrate that parents of highly dissimilar backgrounds share the same “cultural models” when passing on religion to their children. Taking an extensive look into questions of religious practice and childrearing, Religious Parenting uncovers parents’ real-life challenges while breaking innovative theoretical ground.

How parents approach the task of passing on religious faith and practice to their childrenHow do American parents pass their religion on to their children? At a time of overall decline of traditional religion and an increased interest in personal “spirituality,” Religious Parenting investigates the ways that parents transmit religious beliefs, values, and practices to their kids. We know that parents are the most important influence on their children’s religious lives, yet parents have been virtually ignored in previous work on religious socialization. Renowned religion scholar Christian Smith and his collaborators Bridget Ritz and Michael Rotolo explore American parents’ strategies, experiences, beliefs, and anxieties regarding religious transmission through hundreds of in-depth interviews that span religious traditions, social classes, and family types all around the country. Throughout we hear the voices of evangelical, Catholic, Mormon, mainline and black Protestant, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, and Buddhist parents and discover that, despite massive diversity, American parents share a nearly identical approach to socializing their children religiously. For almost all, religion is important for the foundation it provides for becoming one’s best self on life’s difficult journey. Religion is primarily a resource for navigating the challenges of this life, not preparing for an afterlife. Parents view it as their job, not religious professionals’, to ground their children in life-enhancing religious values that provide resilience, morality, and a sense of purpose. Challenging longstanding sociological and anthropological assumptions about culture, the authors demonstrate that parents of highly dissimilar backgrounds share the same “cultural models” when passing on religion to their children. Taking an extensive look into questions of religious practice and childrearing, Religious Parenting uncovers parents’ real-life challenges while breaking innovative theoretical ground.