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BOOK & VIDEO REVIEWS
of every person interested in Christian ministry to children --
pastors, ministers of education, education committee members and
trustees.
Since 1976 the authors have been involved leading regional
workshops and in their local churches. They currently hold leader-
ship positions in the Evangelical Covenant Church.
Barbara L. Messner
Church of the Savior United Methodist
Cleveland Heights, OH
A CHURCH FOR THE 21ST CENTURY. Leith Anderson.
Bethany House. 1992. 250p. $14.99. ISBN 1-55661-231-1
250 Christianity-21st century
This book deals with change in the church. Change not simply
for its own sake, but change which is necessary as the church moves
into the next century. It is full of analogies, which perhaps serve to
enliven or challenge one's thinking. An example: "Churches
become ill just like people. The symptoms may be lethargy,
spiritual impotence, and losing weight. ..they may be caused by
three successive poor choices of pastors or a new interstate high-
way." Throughout the book the author deals with diagnosis, pre-
scription, Hard Work (HW) and Power of God (PG).
His scope includes the largest church as well as the store-front;
the conservative and liberal. Much attention is placed on being sure
the changes contemplated match the specific congregation in-
volved. This is an easy book to read. It can be read selectively, for
folks seeking specifics to match a particular congregation, folks
with church changes in mind, or for general interest by the casual
reader who wonders how drastically different churches may appear
in the future from what they are today. It certainly has a place in any
church library - if only to keep people thinking.
Lorraine E. Tolman
Congregational Church
Wellesley Hills, MA
THE BEGINNING. Gene Edwards. Tyndale House. 1992. 122p.
$7,99pb ISBN 0-8423-1084-3
Fiction Bible O.T. History of Biblical events-Fiction
The story of creation as found in the Book of Genesis takes on a
wondrous dimension as it is told from the perspective of the angels.
The storyteller author has written a charming and inspirational
story which begs to be read aloud, perhaps in a family setting. The
short chapters and the oversize print of the text provide for a wider
readership. This book of praise and drama presents such vivid
pictures as "angles cheering God's handiwork" and "dashing after
God through the heavens." This first book of the series, Chronicles
of the Door, is highly recommended.
Barbara L. Messner
Church of the Savior United Methodist
Cleveland Heights, OHJUST LIKE EMMA; HOW SHE HAS FUN IN GOD'S
WORLD. Christine Wright. Augsburg. 1992. unp. $7.95 ISBN 0-
8066-2617-8
Fiction Physically handicapped children-Fiction
Emma likes to swim, play games, and help around the house like
most young girls. But she is different. She has spinabifida and must
get around in a wheelchair. How she manages through the help of
her little brother, father and a neighbor (the mother is noticeably
absent) helps the reader understand the problems and needs of a
physically handicapped person.
Although she cannot be independent, Emma enjoys to the
utmost all the activities in which she can participate, especially
playing tricks on people.
This book can serve as an excellent introduction to a discussion
of the abilities of the physically handicapped, a child's opportunity
to help, and the importance of thanking God for the richness of life
even without full movement. Recommended for children ages 5-
8.
Sara R. Mack
Trinity Lutheran
Topton, PA
TALL BOY'S JOURNEY. Joanna Halpery Kraus. Carolrhoda
Books. 1992. 48p. $13.13. ISBN 0-87614-746-5
Fiction Korean-Americans- Fiction
Adoption can be a traumatic experience, especially if the child
is transported to an alien culture and does not speak the language
of his new parents. After his grandmother died, eight-year-old Kim
Moo Yong is sent from Korea to the United States to be adopted,
Although the American couple are kind and loving, Kim Moo
Yong is frightened by the strange language and customs which he
does not understand. Remembering his uncle's instructions, he
bravely tries to be a "tall boy," but frequently is terrified and
lonely.
Finally, with the aid of some new friends, both Korean and
American, he adjusts to his new home. This heartwarming story
written by an adoptive parent of a Korean child, authentically and
uniquely presents the viewpoint of the child.
Recommended for readers 6-8.
Sara A. Mack
Trinity Lutheran
Topton, PA
MY BUDDY, Aud;cy Os fsky. Henry Hol- t.; V92. 30p "14.94
ISBN 0-8050-1747_x
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Until the Americans with Disabilities Act, the general publics
awareness of the difficulties faced by disabled persons remaine '
vague. Few books presented people coping with any type e
disability and rarely did those few books include the difficult
faced by children or young adults. This awakened awareness le
to more availability of information on disabilities and the person
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