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Jean Liedloff, an American writer, spent two and a half years in the South American jungle living with Stone Age Indians. The experience demolished her Western preconceptions of how we should live and led her to a radically different view of what human nature really is. She offers a new understanding of how we have lost much of our natural well-being and shows us practical ways to regain it for our children and for ourselves.
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This book is meant to propound an idea, not tell a story, but I think there is a purpose to be served in telling a little of my history, something of the preparation of the ground in which the concept took root. Read the first page
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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
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My husband and I read this book 9 years ago, before the birth of our son, and it spoke to our hearts. Employing the simple idea that a baby who starts life in the womb shouldn't be abruptly separated from the mother after birth, we maintained almost constant contact with him for the first few months. I was amazed at some of the resistance, resentment, even hostility, people sometimes demonstrated when informed that we slept with our newborn and never left him to cry. All their protests were based on nothing but groundless fears -- "You'll roll over and smother him! You'll 'spoil' him!" Etc. Well, he became naturally more and more independent and separate at his own pace, not an arbitrarily imposed one (that's the "continuum" part), and weaned himself from the breast at 11 months, rather than at a time decided by the "experts" or demands of employment. He is now 9 years old, and is a wonderful, happy, secure, well-adjusted boy, and I never cease getting compliments from everyone who meets him on how considerate, engaging, empathetic, kind, and well socialized he is. I credit Liedloff's book for all of this. If I could give one message to all would-be parents, I would say: Don't buy into the lie that material things are what's important to provide your child, and if you yourself are so wrapped up in financial gain that you won't temporarily sacrifice it to bond with him the first year of life, you're selling yourselves short. Invest the first 6 months to 1 year of his life raising him in your arms, and you will be giving him, and yourself, more than a billion dollars could ever buy.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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This book changed the way I viewed parenting. I was fortunate enough to read it shortly before the birth of my first child, and then I read it again, and then I got rid of the crib, baby swing, feeding chair--all "necessary" baby equipment, with the exception, of course, of the car seat. My son was in contact with a loving human (myself, my husband, or his grandparents) for about 95% of his pre-crawling life, including sharing our bed at night. (At two and a half, he is making a smooth transition to his own bed.) I received countless comments from other mothers about his quietness when in arms, and his general contentment which seemed to surpass that of their children. Aside from the terrific ideas presented in this book, the writing itself is highly readable and extremely interesting. I give this book to anyone I care about who is expecting. I am eternally grateful that my midwife loaned her worn copy to me. Vive Liedloff!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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I read this book when my daughter was just a few months old and it revolutionized my life. We are parenting her in a way that fits her biology. With a background in child development, I immediately saw the pieces of the puzzles fitting together. I saw a way to heal our society. I have seen the results of friend's children and how their children have turned out & that sense of peace and confidence is what we want for our daughter.
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everything you know is wrong
Liedloff, no doubt, wrote this book as a much needed radical diversion from the "modern" methods of bringing up babies in the 60s and 70s. Read more
Published on 30 May 2010 by allesteer
I was touched by reading about my own childhood experiences
I am not a mother, but I am a doughter (26 years) and a human being. From this perspective I have the strong feeling that Jean Liedloff's findings touch the deep truth of our... Read more
Published on 17 Aug 1999
READ THIS BOOK!!
Reading this book is an incredible life experience. Learning to respect all humans whether young or old is of vital importance. Read more
Published on 4 Aug 1999
Radical insights for all western humans.
Heartbreaking deductions and radical insights. A well written and compact book, however Liedloff could have done ever better by leaving chapters 1, 2 and 5 out (unless you like... Read more
Published on 8 Jun 1999
Acceptable, but not the most interesting book I ever read.
Contradictory in the intended messages, and I would love to see a revision of this book. The homophobia is offensive. Read more
Published on 27 May 1999
an interesting look at childrearing attitudes of the 70s
This book has some very nice ideas and supports a truly loving nurturing environment. I'm sure there are some parents who treat their children as the author describes as common... Read more
Published on 26 May 1999
The Book of Books
I've read it 3 times and keep talking about it. This book gives you the exact idea of how to raise children the right way. Read more
Published on 28 Dec 1998
Teaching us to respect our little humans
The continuum concept not only revolutionized my approach to parenting, but has also given me insight into the cultural influences which helped shape my self image. Read more
Published on 11 Dec 1998
Excellent book!!
This book is both informative and enlightening. It brings one back to what Child Care was always meant to be. Everyone raising children should read this book.
Published on 11 July 1998
Gives you a new daemon.
Having read this book while pregnant with my first child, I incorporated much of its philosophy into how I nurture my child. Read more
Published on 13 Jun 1998
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