{"product_id":"i-hate-children-and-other-marv-friedlander-9781981674381","title":"I Hate Children and Other Humanist Stories","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhat happens when you try to behave ethically in the real world-not out of obedience to some higher power but because behaving decently toward others is the right thing to do? In \u003ci\u003eI Hate Children and Other Humanist Stories\u003c\/i\u003e, author Marv Friedlander answers that question while providing an entertaining introduction to the moral fabric of humanism.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTo be a humanist is to believe in the inherent worth of every person-a message that shines through in the first tale in this collection. \"I Hate Children\" is the account of a grumpy old man and a precocious girl who find common ground and friendship where they least expect it.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"We grown-ups pretend to like children. Some of us don't care a whit (a little bit) about them. We live with them. Heck, they are all around us. Perhaps, I need a sign firmly planted in my front yard.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e Kids: The farther away, the better the day.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhile humanism adheres to such positive values as fairness, honesty, authenticity, and trustworthiness, these stories bring ethical ideals delightfully alive.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFriedlander uses humorous stories, insightful essays, and personal narratives to make these values accessible to readers while encouraging the development of right relationships and fostering the ability to make responsible decisions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFriedlander's tales revolve around giving second chances, offering forgiveness, and coping ethically with unfortunate circumstances. His conversational style will appeal to readers of all ages, while his straightforward definitions of more complicated words will ease younger readers through these appealing stories.\u003c\/p\u003e Discover the principles of humanism; discover a better way to live. Purchase it for your children, enjoy it for yourself.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Marv Friedlander\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1981674381\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781981674381\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Createspace Independent Publishing Platform\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/17\/2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 112\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.39lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.27d","brand":"Marv Friedlander","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48874219634943,"sku":"9781981674381","price":9.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/i-hate-children-and-other-marv-friedlander-9781981674381","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}