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November 12, 2012
Title: The Children's Story.
Topic: The Children's Story
Discussed by Sara Tracey
with The What's UP Radio Program
It was a simple incident in the life of James Clavell—a talk with his young
daughter just home from school—that inspired this chilling tale of what could
happen in twenty-five quietly devastating minutes. He writes, "The Children's
Story came into being that day. It was then that I really realized how
vulnerable my child's mind was —any mind, for that matter—under controlled
circumstances. Normally I write and rewrite and re-rewrite, but this story came
quickly—almost by itself. Barely three words were changed. It pleases me greatly
because I kept asking the questions…
Questions like, What's the use of 'I pledge allegiance' without understanding?
Like Why is it so easy to divert thoughts? Like What is freedom? and Why is so
hard to explain?
The Children's Story keeps asking me all sorts of questions I cannot answer.
Perhaps you can—then your child will...."
To listen to both segments of The Children's Story, go to
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you would like to purchase this thought provoking book, go to
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Topic: The Children's Story
Discussed by Sara Tracey
with The What's UP Radio Program
The Children's Story is a book
that is not meant JUST for children. It was a simple incident in the life of
James Clavell—a talk with his young daughter just home from school—that inspired
this chilling tale of what could happen in twenty-five quietly devastating
minutes.
Have you explained to your children what's the use of 'I pledge allegiance'?
What does it mean? What is freedom? Why is so hard to explain? This book will
make you more aware of the system whose sole desire is to corrupt and destroy
the youth. Training begins now.
James Clavell, who died in 1994, was a screenwriter, director, producer, and
novelist born in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Although he wrote the
screenplays for a number of acclaimed films, he is best known for his epic
novels in his Asian Saga.
To listen to both segments of The Children's Story, go to
www.terrylowry.com. If you would
like to purchase this thought provoking book, go to
www.amazon.com.
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