Cyrus Webb reviews Demystifying Diversity

When it comes to the topic of diversity it can honestly go in so many directions. What I would say about Daralyse Lyons’ new book Demystifying Diversity: Embracing our Shared Humanity is that she strives to break it down to more than a US against THEM and see the why.

Through the interviews and her own personal observations we see how being singled out or labeled as impacted others. It also does something I wasn’t expecting. It turns the tables repeatedly on the reader, forcing us to ask what would we do or who would we be. In horrific events in history would be the one who was the oppressed or would we be the oppressor? Would we stand up for what is right or will be stay by? These questions are difficult but necessary if we are going to see things really move forward in a positive (and productive) way.

There’s another thing that Daralyse discusses in the book that is sure to step on some toes. I know it did mine. That being the words we use to categorize things, like being “good” for eating a salad or “bad” for not. The impact of what we say as well as what we do can impact the way people see themselves and feel about themselves.

Bottom line is we’re ALL a work in progress. This book challenges us to identify the work we ALL have to do and get about doing it.

The "Oh, MY" in Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy: How to Prepare Your Child for Surgery

978-1-932690-74-3
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Brand: Loving Healing Press
This book helps parents understand and organize
the necessary medical and emotional components that
accompany their child's surgery. In an easy to follow
timeline for events prior to and following a tonsillectomy
or adenoidectomy, the author provides reassuring
and accurate guidance that eases the process for the
patient and family.
  • Get the facts about tonsils and adenoids in simple terms
  • Reduce your own anxiety about surgery
  • Learn how to support your child through the medical and emotional events
    surrounding the procedure
  • Take away the mystery regarding what to say to your child
  • Discover the sequence of events leading up to surgery and how to prepare for
    them.
  • Find out what you need to have at home while your child recuperates
  • Become confident in knowing that you have maximized your child's comfort
    and adjustment during the weeks surrounding surgery


    Professionals and Parents Praise Laurie Zelinger's Book

    "In over 40 years as a practicing Pediatrician, this is the most practical, down to
    earth and informative approach to the impending parent-child-hospital experience with
    a T&A that has come to my attention." --Philip S. Steinfeld, MD, FAAP


    "My son's recovery period was enhanced by advice from the manual, and thanks
    to Dr. Laurie, the bonding experience it created almost cancelled out the discomfort. He
    is now a strep-free, healthy boy!" -- Rachayle Salzberg (parent)


    "...a valuable guide for parents intending to provide emotional preparation and
    support to a child about to undergo a surgical procedure." --Richard H. Wexler, PhD
    President, New York State Psychological Association (2008)


    Book #4 in the Growing With Love Series from

    Loving Healing Press www.LovingHealing.com
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