The goal of Spreading Good News is for readers to:
GET INSPIRED and/or GET MOTIVATED and/or GET INFORMED and/or GET AWE-STRUCK and/or GET A BREAK FROM ALL THE NEGATIVE NEWS and to tell readers about our good, short books and our online store.
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OUR GOOD, SHORT BOOKS
THIS WEEK’S REVIEW: “THE VISION: Telling Kids That They Can Make the World a Better Place”
Keisha L. Glenn, Esq., Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, Wayne County, Michigan, says, “The Vision is crafted in such a way that it is the perfect tool for young children to learn about the value of education and for African-American children to briefly witness the struggles of their ancestors in obtaining an education. The worksheets in the book are a wonderful way to get children to recognize, think about, and discuss the opportunities available to them both educationally and socially. Having the children create goals and sign contracts is a wonderful idea to stimulate enthusiasm and create a sense of accomplishment. As a juvenile court prosecutor, I saw first-hand how many kids took for granted the opportunities they had to get an education. I think every classroom and courtroom dealing with young children should make The Vision required reading.”
Read the preview and other reviews for “THE VISION: Telling Kids That They Can Make the World a Better Place” and order today at http://www.GoodShortBooks.com.
VIEW OUR CABLE TV AD HERE (showcasing our printed books): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AXHTT8NGT8
E-Books! Only $1.99 each!! All of our books are available as e-books, too. Go to http://www.GoodShortBooks.com.
iBooks!
Four of our books are now available in Apple’s iBookstore for immediate download to your iPhone, iPad, or iPod! Here are the titles and the Apple iBookstore links:
My 15 Dogs: A 55-Year Journey of Love
http://itunes.apple.com/us/book/my-15-dogs/id443785321?mt=11
THE VISION: Telling Kids That They Can Make the World a Better Place
http://itunes.apple.com/us/book/isbn9781257365388
LINE OF SERENITY
http://itunes.apple.com/us/book/isbn9781257176359
MOTHER’S DOZEN: An Easy Recipe for Raising GREAT Kids!
http://itunes.apple.com/us/book/isbn9781257197934
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VISIT OUR ONLINE STORE!
“WORLD PEACE” shirts/hats/mugs, etc., 
“LIFE QUOTE” shirts, and 
Heart to Heart
“MEANINGFUL MESSAGES” (cards that address serious issues—incarceration, terminal illness, bullying/peer pressure, etc.) available at http://www.zazzle.com/emrosecreations! Something for everyone–dog shirt, too! Browse and order today!!
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STAY FOCUSED AND YOU WON’T BE FOOLED BY THE DISTRACTIONS. ~ Joyce Fields
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TODAY’S BLOG
The Marble Tiles
~ Author unknown
There was this museum laid with beautiful marble tiles, with a huge marble statue displayed in the middle of the lobby. Many people came from all over the world just to admire this beautiful marble statue.
One night, the marble tiles started talking to the marble statue.
Marble tile: “Marble statue, it’s just not fair, it’s just not fair! Why does everybody from all over the world come all the way here just to step on me while admiring you? Not fair!”
Marble statue: “My dear friend, marble tile. Do you still remember that we were actually from the same cave?”
Marble tile: “Yeah! That’s why I feel it is even more unfair. We were born from the same cave and yet we receive different treatment now. Not fair!” he cried again.
Marble statue: “Then, do you still remember the day when the designer tried to work on you, but you resisted the tools?”
Marble tile: “Yes, of course I remember. I hate that guy! How could he use those tools on me, it hurt so badly.”
Marble statue: “That’s right! He couldn’t work on you at all, as you resisted being worked on.”
Marble tile: “So???”
Marble statue: “When he decided to give up on you and start working on me instead, I knew at once that I would be something different after his efforts. I did not resist his tools, instead I bore all the painful tools he used on me.”
Marble tile: “Mmmmmm. . .”
Marble statue: “My friend, there is a price to everything in life. Since you decided to give up half way, you can’t blame anybody who steps on you now.”
NOTE FROM JOYCE: If you enjoyed and/or learned from this blog, please leave a comment and send the link to others. Thanks!!
If you’re interested in reading all about “My Breast Cancer Journey,” those posts start with post #334.
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~ Joyce Fields
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