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The Spirituality of Grandparenting
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Publisher:
Woodlake Books
Publication Date:
1/1/2007
ISBN:
9781896836867
Pages:
160
Trim Size
8.5 x 9
Product Type:
Paper

"Our spiritual vocation as grandparents is to delight in our grandchildren. That's a one-sentence summary of everything in this book." So begins Ralph Milton, in this latest addition to the beautifully and lavishly illustrated Spirituality of series. Read a few pages, however, and it quickly becomes obvious that Milton delights not only in his grandchildren, but also in being a grandparent. More than a celebration of grandchildren, then, this book is a celebration of grandparenting, and of the very real gifts it offers to both the grandchild and to the grandparent. Which is not to say that grandparenting is always easy or fun. While Milton shares lots of stories of hugs and giggles, of silly songs and tender moments, he also knows that many grandparents struggle with the challenge of long-distance grandparenting, with the pain and tension of separation from grandchildren due to marriage breakup, and with the anxiety and distress of grandchildren who are in trouble or who are ill. But Milton doesn't dwell on these things. Rather, he returns, always, to the delight, wonder, and love, which come first in the experience of any grandparent; and to the inherent potential goodness in all relationships between older adults and children. This book is for grandparents who are new to the role and for grandparents who have earned their degree in "grandparentology" through long experience. It's for "traditional" grandparents and for grandparents of adopted children; it's for surrogate grandparents and even for grandparents-in-waiting. Ultimately, it's for all grandparents--who are never to old to love, and never to old to be loved back.

Ralph Milton is one of Canada's best-known religious communicators, and a recipient of an Honorary Doctorate of Sacred Letters from St. Stephen's College, Edmonton. He also has an Honorary Doctorate of Divinity from the Vancouver School of Theology. A former news broadcaster, open line host and church administrator, Milton is the author of seventeen books including the bestselling Family Story Bible; Angels in Red Suspenders; and Julian's Cell, a novel based on the life of Julian of Norwich. On the Internet, Ralph Milton publishes the popular e-zine Rumors, which uses liberal doses of humour and story to communicate a lively faith. Cofounder of Wood Lake Publishing, Ralph Milton lives in Kelowna, British Columbia, with his wife and friend of 50 years, Beverley, a retired church minister. Together, they remain the ever-proud grandparents of Zoe and Jake.


Beverley Milton, a retired United Church Minister, world traveler, and grandmother, brings sensitivity and insight to her writing. One of the major supporters of Wood Lake Publishing since it's beginning on her kitchen table, Bev Milton resides in Kelowna, British Columbia with her husband and friend of fifty years, Ralph Milton, author and co-founder of Wood Lake Publishing. Together, they remain the ever-proud grandparents of Zoe and Jake.


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