num_pages: 352
description: If experience is life's greatest teacher, then an advanced education is at your fingertips. In his best, most poignant stories gathered or experienced over the years, Dr. James Dobson shares a lifetime's reservoir of knowledge. The pains and joys of growing up, the stresses of parenting, the longing to live with purpose - America's favorite family advocate tells powerful, true stories that instruct by example and inspire with hope. You'll find more than encouragement here - you'll discover how to deal with real adversity, thrive in your relationships, and live with peace and purpose.If Experience Is Life’s Greatest Teacher ......then an advanced education is at your fingertips. In his best, most poignant stories gathered over the years, Dr. James Dobson shares a lifetime’s reservoir of knowledge. The pains and joys of growing up, the stresses of parenting, the longing to live with purpose— America ’s favorite family advocate tells powerful, true stories that instruct by example and inspire with hope. You'll find more than encouragement here—you'’ll discover how to deal with real adversity, thrive in your relationships, and live with peace and purpose.Story Behind the BookA good story can teach a valuable life lesson, and over the years I have collected many such illustrations. Some have come just from observing what was going on in the world around me. Others evolved from Shirley’s and my days as parents, with two children and a dog scurrying around the Dobson household. Still others have come from colleagues who have shared their experiences with me over the years. There is one common denominator between all of these each one has provided me with new insight into this fascinating thing that we call human nature.
language: English
title: Stories of the Heart and Home
titlecomplete: Stories of the Heart and Home
genres: Christian, Nonfiction
ratings_count: 18
publisher: Multnomah Books