Sally, what is your secret? For years, parents worldwide have asked beloved author Sally Clarkson how she and her husband have ignited a love for learning and a deep faith in their children. They want to know how the Clarksons launched their children to live such vibrant, flourishing lives as adults. Awaking Wonder is Sally’s answer to those questions. This book is thirty-six years in the making … making and provides a deep dive into Sally’s most profound legacy: nurturing and guiding her four children into a wonder-filled life. If you are idealistic and hopeful about the process of raising your children to be healthy and vibrant, you will find encouragement through the Clarksons’ story. If you are exhausted, confused, ill equipped, or unsupported in your journey as a parent, you will find relief through the countless ideas in this book. Awaking Wonder will inspire you, delight you, provide laughter, and bring tears through the heartfelt stories of four lively children and the wondrous life they grew up in together. Journey with Sally toward· cultivating wonder all around you, alongside your children· understanding how to open your children’s hearts and minds to the grand design, beauty, and goodness scattered throughout the universe · laying a foundation for spiritual formation and a robust faith in God· nurturing your children to live into their capacity in intellect, faith, and relationships If you long for a holistic, spiritually foundational approach to parenting and education, this is the book you’ve been waiting for. The companion guide, The Awaking Wonder Experience, will help you apply Sally’s principles in life-changing ways.
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All the Best for your Child!
Join the author, an early participant in the homeschool movement, as she recalls her unique educational methods that she used with her four children. She was able to incorporate teaching while instilling a sense of worth, responsibility, and, most important of all, a strong relationship with God.
Sally, and her husband, both wanted their children to be exposed to the best this world had to offer in all subjects, while teaching from a Christian worldview. The last part of the volume gives some concrete examples of how they did that, while the first part is, at times, a bit like a memoir.
Reading this will make you excited to try some of these concepts with your own children. Each child is unique, and you want to help them best develop their individual talents, along with instilling good self-esteem, and to grow in mind along with spirit. These principles apply to all children whether homeschooling or not. The high-quality materials used in this hard-backed volume make it a lovely gift book.
I recommend this 5-star book to parents or grandparents. The author’s words are like those of a wise friend. However, it is a book to be read thoughtfully. It is not light reading, but there are treasures to glean from its pages.
“Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.”–Proverbs 22:6
Bethany House Publishing has provided Tickmenot with a complimentary copy of, Awaking Wonder, for the purpose of review.
Awaking Wonder stands as the best nonfiction book I have read in 2020. Sally Clarkson’s heart for encouraging parents to embrace wonder resonates on every page of the book. She offers fascinating insights into her personal journey as she presents her case for the importance of cultivating wonder. She challenges parents to strive for ideals and model attributes they want their children to emulate. Yet, she balances ideals with real life realities such as household chores and family conflicts. Near the end, she discusses openly what she would have done differently.
Reading Awaking Wonder felt like sitting down with a wise, beloved mentor. I felt affirmed in my choice to homeschool. Certain suggestions and ideals inspired me to strive for excellence. Most importantly, the author’s encouragement infused me with excitement and joy to continue our homeschooling journey.
I recommend Awaking Wonder: Opening Your Child’s Heart to the Beauty of Learning by Sally Clarkson to all homeschooling parents. Though the concepts of the book can be applied by all parents, the heart of this book is centered on homeschool-style education.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I was provided a copy of this book by the author or publisher. All opinions in this review are my own.
What a great book. Definitely a must read during this time when so many parents are questioning what to do about education!
Awaking Wonder by Sally Clarkson is her best book yet. I have been a fan of this author’s work for a long time. But this book brings all of her best together in a fun, accessible form. I highly recommend it to parents of children of all ages. You will adore it. I received a digital copy of this book from the publisher with no obligations. These opinions are entirely my own.