Parenting Beyond Belief: On Raising Ethical, Caring Kids Without Religion

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 304 pages
• Published by: AMACOM April 25, 2007
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0814474268
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0814474266
• Book Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.8 inches
• Weighs: 1.1 pounds

Product Review
Engaging and down-to-earth,[this book is highly recommended for large public libraries and parenting collections. -- Library Journal

Parents on both sides of the culture war will find this book a compelling read. -- NEWSWEEK July 16, 2007

Product Review


“Parents on both sides of the culture war will find this book a compelling read.”

-Newsweek, July 16, 2007



“…Parenting Beyond Belief provides engaging anecdotes about the challenges of raising children without religion.” Humanist



“Parenting Beyond Belief serves not only as a guide to families who choose not to make that identification, but it also made me feel that those of us who are struggling with these issues are not so alone.”

--PunditMom (blogspot.com)



“The editor, Dale McGowan, a writer, educator, husband and parent of three, has pulled off the difficult task of weaving together diverse parts into a very cohesive whole. It sure helps that most of these parts (the individual essays) are simply terrific! … Parenting Beyond Belief is not only an interesting and enjoyable read, it is also stuffed full with good information and pointers to other sources.”

--John Logsdon, "Sex, Genes, & Evolution" and the Iowa Secularists Newsletter

Reader Reviews
This book fills a definite void in parenting literature. It contains a collection of perspectives from people who are dealing with raising children in mixed or nonreligious households. It covers topics like dealing with mixed beliefs, death and consolation, values, holidays, community, and critical thinking. It is not prescriptive in that you won't find a set answer for any topic but rather a variety of viewpoints and shared experiences from those who are dealing with them now or have dealt with them as they were raising their own children. It provides the background and resources to adopt those strategies that you feel are right for you or adapt your own. It has been great for me in thinking about issues and developing ideas with my husband as we are planning to start our family.