Joseph Heller

David Heller

Children's Letters to God

Dear God

"In this collection of wisdom and humor about motherhood, children reflect on the place of their mothers in their lives and in the world as a whole."--[taken from introduction].

Children on Mothers

My Mother is the Best Gift I Ever Got

Presents a whimsical collection of commentary on fatherhood from the child's point of view

(but They Still are Pretty Gentle Underneath)

Fathers are Like Elephants Because They're the Biggest Ones Around

Seasons of My Life is a retrospective compilation of reflections as the psychologist and author approaches sixty. Dr. Heller invites us along on his own journey through the life cycle, as he offers thoughtful views on the various phases and on life in general. Here are a few representative selections: Rummaging through the attic of my memories, this family value stands out. Love is more important than money and far more enduring. College was probably the first time anyone referred to me as an adult. Though deep down in the heart of my soul, I knew I wasn't. My life continues to remind me of how little I know, yet my saving grace is how hard I try to know. Mark my words. There is no happy ending without being at peace with yourself.

Seasons of My Life

Examines how forty children, Catholics, Baptists, Jews, and Hindus, picture God, and shows what factors influence their spiritual perceptions

The Children's God

A humorous and thought-provoking gift volume features letters to God by children between the ages of six and twelve from a variety of cultural backgrounds and highlights the clear-sighted concerns and wonders often expressed in childhood. Reprint.

“When Cats Nap They Dream About Taking Over the World” is a memorable and laugh-out-loud collection of children’s experiences with their feline pets. Children between the ages of four and thirteen freely and colorfully expound on such topics as why cats are lovable, what cats think of their owners and veterinarians, what cats make of domestic family life, and what a typical cat’s personality is really like. But the children also proceed further into their imaginations and speculate about good books for cats, the proper school curriculum for all cats, what their four-legged friends dream about when they nap, and a cat’s relationship to spirituality and religion. Ultimately, the children tell us with considerable passion and good humor how having a cat has influenced and shaped their upbringing. Here are just a few of the hundred of choice offerings: “All cats believe that people are the finicky ones.” (Ryan, aged ten) “If cats had their country, then everything would be purr-fect!” (Colette, aged eleven) “Cats don’t really wear clothes. . . . They prefer to be naked.” (Carey, aged eight) “What do cats believe should be done to dogs? Deportation to North Korea!” (Jared, aged thirteen) “Every cat needs private time so they can contemplate their life.” (Stephanie, aged twelve)

Children on Cats

When Cats Nap They Dream About Taking Over the World

People Go Crazy over Romance like Bees Go Wild over Honey is a hilarious and memorable look at children’s views of romance, dating, and kissing. Directly from the spontaneous comments of four- to thirteen-year-olds, the reader is taken on a lively and outrageous journey through the nature of attraction, how to make yourself more attractive, courtship etiquette, adult dating habits, how to create a relationship, how the genders are different, the children’s tips for romantically challenged grown-ups, and what happens if, by some chance, two people actually fall in love. Unlike their predecessors, this cohort of youngsters understands that the Internet is a common vehicle for meeting new people. Thus, they welcome with alacrity the opportunity to write their own dating site biographies and describe in detail what photos they would post. They also share with us, without self-consciousness, what they themselves would text on the next day after a first date—both if they hit it off with someone and if the date falls short of expectations. The resulting missives are as poignant as they are funny, and they say so much about the human predicament of wanting relationships so earnestly and yet finding them so elusive. Here is a sample of typical choice offerings: “In the beginning, you didn’t have much of a choice because the only choice was the big dumb caveman in the next cave over” (Samantha, age 11). “Poets have been curious about love because to this very day, nobody at all understands women” (Robert, age 10). “Being romantic means you give a girl a kiss and a diamond ring, and she says: ‘That’s very romantic. Can I have another?’” (Javier, age 8). “I like girls because they are elegant and they always carry tissues with them when you need one” (Efrem, age 7). “If I fibbed on a dating profile, I would say I was top-rated in my class for being hot!” (Eli, age 9). “On Christmas, if you kiss under the mistletoe, you are supposed to get married. But if it happens by accident, God might let you off the hook” (Sandy, age 9). “For lovers, Valentine’s Day is the day you kiss and kiss until you get all puckered out and just eat chocolates as big as your heart” (Claire, age 10). “There is ten times more kissing on Valentine’s Day, so people should get the next day off just to recover!” (Taylor, age 9).

Children on Romance, Dating & Kissing!

People Go Crazy over Love like Bees Go Wild over Honey!

In this delightful collection of children's actual letters to God, author and authority on children's spirituality David Heller captures the innocence and spirit of children from a variety of religious and social backgrounds.

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