Joan Salter

For many the mystery and miracle of conception,pregnancy and birth awakens a quest for a deeper understanding of life. The Incarnating Child considers also the soul life of the child. Salter explains that "It is difficult to find an adequate everyday terminology to indicate these areas of life, and in choosing terms one exposes oneself to misinterpretation and and accusations of being totally unscientific" However this book presents a very clear and comprehensible picture of birth and childhood that is supported by practical advice.Covering such topics as health, nutrition, clothing, aquisition of skills and thinking ability, formation of healthy peronalities and spiritual development it is an invaluable reference.… (mehr)

"Bringing up children is important work. Yet there is little support for raising families. For example, parents with young children are pressured into jobs and childcare--yet many want the choice of being a full time mother or father. Joan Salter helps you choose by portraying mothering and creating a home as special work. Women share their experiences of what mothering means for them. This "career of the heart" can be seen as a soulful and spiritual activity, not merely a practical job. This brings a profound intimacy with your child through pregnancy, birth and the early years. There are sections on expecting, birthing, mothering, breast-feeding, the rhythms of the day, the evolution of consciousness, work outside the family, childcare, the growth of love, and grandmothers."--www.goodreads.com.… (mehr)