I have mixed feelings about this book.

On the one hand, it is very sweet. The illustrations really carry the text in that regard. I am very impressed by the art.

On the other hand, it has just enough "blame the victim" to leave a bad taste in my brain. I actually do appreciate the philosophy that, on some level, we choose to exist in space and time as a way to experience things we couldn't otherwise experience. But I'm not sure that telling that to a child is actually helpful. It felt more like "bad things are your fault" than "everyone should be loved."

Granted, it's possible that I'm simply not the right audience for this work. But I'm still not planning to find a copy for any of the children in my life. ( )

The Little Soul and the Sun
A Children's Parable
Adapted from Conversations with God
by Neale Donald Walsch
Illustrated by Frank Riccio

This is a totally inspired spiritual tale for children of all ages. Told in such a lovely way it brings up many spiritual principals in a simple format that our youngsters as well as ourselves can remember and marvel at the power of God.

The soft and loving illustrations really helped to bring forth the beauty of the story and the wonderment we call Heaven. The type is large and easy to follow along and I can see this becoming a favorite bedtime read for many a lightworker's child, or grandchild. I think it will be perfect for me also at those 3 am times when my head overrides my serenity. I would recommend this precious little book to anyone who cares about their spiritual growth and development and that of our younger souls as well. Thanks Neale.

Love & Light,

Riki Frahmann ( )

Texto de grande profundidade, que vale a pena conhecer, apesar de ter um cariz místico/religioso.
Deixo uma pequena citação:
“Sê antes uma Luz na escuridão, e não fiques furiosa com ela. Então saberás Quem Realmente És, e os outros também o saberão. Deixa que a tua Luz brilhe tanto que todos saibam como és especial!”
- Então posso deixar que os outros vejam que sou especial? - perguntou a Pequena Alma.
- Claro! - Deus riu-se. Claro que podes! Mas lembra-te de que “especial” não quer dizer “melhor”! Todos são especiais, cada qual à sua maneira! Só que muitos esqueceram-se disso. Esses apenas vão ver que podem ser especiais quando tu vires que podes ser especial!

Beautifully illustrated. One of my favorite parables about a little soul who asks another soul to do something terrible to him during his next incarnation in order to understand forgiveness. This may be a children's book, but its message has a bigger impact on adults. ( )