In an increasingly polarized world, we no longer teach our children how to look beyond the immediate behavior and see the story behind the problems and people they encounter. Using a wise old talking tree and its magical red swing, Carol MacAllister teaches kids and adults how to bring compassion back into their daily lives. Understanding others is not excusing them from responsibility for their actions, but it is the key to making real changes for the better. MacAllister offers a unique perspective on issues like bullying, loss of a parent through death or divorce, race, obesity, cheating and more.
The Wisdom Tree and the Red Swing teaches the value of taking time to think, to act with empathy and compassion, and to behave with good manners and civility toward others. The book offers coping skills for anyone feeling isolated or ostracized. Finally, it shows the value of an open mind and offers techniques for transforming adversaries into allies. Through a unique format in which a narrative runs through the book, each chapter can be read alone for its lessons.
Available at Highland Books and Mountain Forest Pottery Studio in Brevard NC, and at all online booksellers.
