{"product_id":"the-prudence-manual-bronwyn-finch-9781989647776","title":"The Prudence Manual: Spyridon's Guide to Wise Choices: Spyridon's Guide to Wise Choices","description":"\u003cp\u003eVolume 1 in the Evergreen Virtue Library, The Prudence Manual: Spyridon's Guide to Wise Choices is a practical, engaging handbook designed to cultivate thoughtful decision-making in young readers, framed as a core, learnable life skill. Using the historical figure of St. Spyridon, the book transforms his life into four actionable \"Case Files\" that demonstrate the tangible application of prudence skills, such as observation, foresight, sound judgment, and self-correction. By connecting these ancient lessons to modern middle-school challenges, like friendship dilemmas and impulse control, the manual provides a clear, relatable blueprint for building inner scaffolding and preventing regret.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeyond the historical lessons, the book functions as a robust practice guide, offering practical \"Skill-Builder Drills\" directly inspired by Spyridon's methods. Exercises like the \"Shepherd's Observation Log\" and \"Consequence Mapping\" are paired with a \"Prudence Toolkit\" to help readers actively integrate these skills into their daily lives. The *Prudence Manual* positions the virtue not as an abstract concept, but as an essential \"inner navigation app,\" guiding the reader through a process of reflection, practice, and continuous growth to master the art of making consistently wise choices.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Bronwyn Finch\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1989647774\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781989647776\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Evergreen Centre\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/04\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 52\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.12lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.00h x 5.00w x 0.12d","brand":"Bronwyn Finch","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48743001719039,"sku":"9781989647776","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-prudence-manual-bronwyn-finch-9781989647776","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}