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The Continuum Concept (Arkana) (Paperback)

by Jean Liedloff (Author)
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The Continuum Concept introduces the idea that in order to achieve optimal physical, mental and emotional development, human beings - especially babies - require the kind of instinctive nurturing as practiced by our ancient relatives. It is a true ‘back to basics’ approach to parenting. Author Jean Liedloff spent two and-a-half years in the jungle deep in the heart of South America living with indigenous tribes and was astounded at how differently children are raised outside the Western world. She came to the realisation that essential child-rearing techniques such as touch, trust and community have been undermined in modern times, and in this book suggests practical ways to regain our natural well-being, for our children and ourselves.


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Jean Liedloff has written for the Sunday Times and was a founding member of the Ecologist magazine. She lectures and broadcasts around the world to students, doctors, parents, psychotherapists and the general public. She lives in London.
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47 of 48 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Less really is more, 6 Oct 2003
By Ms. K. S. Rodgers "Karen Rodgers" (Cambridge, CAMBS United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
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This is the book I most wish I had read on leaving school; part adventure story, part philosophical treatise with many arresting, endearing and striking anecdotes it sets out with such burning clarity how our society creates the conditions for us to feel depressed, stressed and alienated. It is however, I feel, a very positive book and one I will come back to time and again; it explains how we can also achieve far greater happiness and harmony with others around us. It is a hymn to the quality of life,an illustration of the addictiveness and ultimate irrelevance of consumerism and an affirmation of the beauty and strength of the human spirit. Definately not to be confined to the shelves intended for prospective parents I would happliy give this book as a graduation present.
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45 of 46 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Spells out what your instincts are trying to tell you, 9 Aug 2001
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Having spent the past year battling with contemporary opinion that babies need "controlled crying" and will be spoiled by "too much attention", it was wonderful to read that the constant carrying and cuddling I gave to my son was in fact what all babies need to thrive. Liedloff's decriptions of the South American people she stays with are fascinating, and the attitude towards childcare refreshing. The only down side is that some of the language and attitudes are dated ("civilised" and "savages") and perhaps she takes the point a little too far into variations of adult behaviour. Having said that - this book should be read by anyone contemplating parenthood!
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59 of 62 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The book all pregnant women should read, 12 Mar 2006
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I read this book when my children were five and two, I wish I had read it when pregnant for the first time. Then maybe I wouldn't have suffered with chronic PND for eighteen months after the birth of my first child. I would've listened to my instincts, believed in myself and in evolution and not listened to such tyrants as Gina Ford with their strategies and baby boot camp training. Anyone would think that babies were an alien race trying to ruin our lives instead of the pure and innocent vulnerable babies that they have been since time began. Thank you Ms Leidloff for changing my life for the better. READ THIS BOOK and bin all the parent centred rubbish that fills the shelves.
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2.0 out of 5 stars does Jean LIedloff have children?
She certainly didn't when she formulated the Continuum Concept. It would be interesting to know if she had them now, but I can find no mention of her having children on the... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Some things reasonate with our Inner Wisdom this is one of those things
I read this book about six and a half years ago as an expectant father. This book gave me more insight into the questions I had about life and what makes us tick than all the... Read more
Published on 28 Oct 2007 by Mr. M. T. Standley

5.0 out of 5 stars Must read for all parents to be.
This book is wonderful. The information is very important for parents to be to know. It will save a lot of problems due to wrong expectations. Very important!
Published on 24 May 2007 by D. Boskma

5.0 out of 5 stars whole-heartedly recommended
The above reviewers who say, "...but we don't live in the jungle!" have either missed the author's point, or are choosing selective understanding in order not to have to accept... Read more
Published on 14 April 2007 by cuyocksol

1.0 out of 5 stars Don't read this book!
This is a dreadful book! I would not recommend it to anyone. Liedloffs ideas are poorly researched trash. Don't buy it. Read more
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