The Twelve Gifts of Birth

by Charlene Costanzo

Overview

“Every home should have this book. Every family should read it often.”
—Lendon Smith, M.D.(Pediatrics), Portland, OR

The Twelve Gifts of Birth is a tender, inspiring tale celebrating the innate qualities we’re all born with. For children, the message helps form within them a strong foundation of self-respect. For teens and adults, the book offers a message of healing and hope in trying times and during transitions. This richly illustrated book reminds all readers to see the dignity and goodness in themselves and others.

A wonderful, inspirational, beautifully illustrated classic, The Twelve Gifts of Birth by Charlene Costanzo offers a message of love and hope for children of all ages—and for the child in every adult. The recipient of numerous prizes and accolades—including the 1999 Glyph Best Book Award—The Twelve Gifts of Birth is a gift to be cherished, ideal for giving on birthdays, baby showers, baptisms, first communions, confirmations, and, of course, Mother’s Day.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780066211046
Publisher:	HarperCollins
Publication date:	03/15/2011
Series:	Twelve Gifts Series , #1
Edition description:	1ST HARPER
Pages:	64
Sales rank:	178,937
Product dimensions:	8.60(w) x 8.10(h) x 0.50(d)
Lexile:	AD780L (what's this?)

About the Author

Charlene Gorda Costanzo is an award-winning author, workshop facilitator, wife, mother of two adult daughters, and grandmother of twins. She holds a BA in Philosophy from St. Bonaventure University and an MA in Spiritual Psychology from the University of Santa Monica.

Originally from New Jersey, she has resided in New York, Texas, Arizona, and Florida. During a one-year book tour to launch The Twelve Gifts of Birth, Charlene and her husband enjoyed living in an RV in forty-eight of the fifty states.

What People are Saying About This

Lendon Smith

“Every home should have this book. Every family should read it often. New parents will treasure this message of hope and love.”

Editorial Reviews

Every home should have this book. Every family should read it often. New parents will treasure this message of hope and love.” — Lendon Smith, M.D.(Pediatrics), Portland, OR

From the Publisher

Every home should have this book. Every family should read it often. New parents will treasure this message of hope and love.

Lendon Smith

This lovely book serves as a perfect vehicle for illustrating to children the many wonderful qualities they possess and should foster. But it will also remind grown-ups of the wonder and possibility of childhood and compel them to try to recapture such traits as imagination, joy, and hope. The Twelve Gifts of Birth is an ideal gift for expectant parents, new babies, graduates, or anyone who simply needs to be reminded of their own inherent qualities.

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