Ellen G. White,Child Guidance

by Ellen Gould White

AA

Genres: Christian, Parenting

616 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1954

About the author

In brief, Ellen Gould Harmon White was a woman of remarkable spiritual gifts who lived most of her life during the nineteenth century (1827-1915), yet through her writings she is still making a revolutionary impact on millions of people around the world. During her lifetime she wrote more than 5,000 periodical articles and 40 books; but today, including compilations from her 50,000 pages of manuscript, more than 100 titles are available in English. She is the most translated woman writer in the entire history of literature, and the most translated American author of either gender. Her writings cover a broad range of subjects, including religion, education, social relationships, evangelism, prophecy, publishing, nutrition, and management. Her life-changing masterpiece on successful Christian living, Steps to Christ, has been published in more than 140 languages. Seventh-day Adventists believe that Mrs. White was more than a gifted writer; they believe she was appointed by God as a special messenger to draw the world's attention to the Holy Scriptures and help prepare people for Christ's second advent. From the time she was 17 years old until she died 70 years later, God gave her approximately 2,000 visions and dreams. The visions varied in length from less than a minute to nearly four hours. The knowledge and counsel received through these revelations she wrote out to be shared with others. Thus her special writings are accepted by Seventh-day Adventists as inspired, and their exceptional quality is recognized even by casual readers. As stated in Seventh-day Adventists Believe ... , “The writings of Ellen White are not a substitute for Scripture. They cannot be placed on the same level. The Holy Scriptures stand alone, the unique standard by which her and all other writings must be judged and to which they must be subject” (Seventh-day Adventists Believe ... , Ministerial Association, General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, Washington D.C., 1988, p. 227). Yet, as Ellen White herself noted, “The fact that God has revealed His will to men through His Word, has not rendered needless the continued presence and guiding of the Holy Spirit. On the contrary, the Spirit was promised by our Saviour to open the Word to His servants, to illuminate and apply its teachings” (The Great Controversy, p. vii). The following is a more detailed account of the life and work of this remarkable woman who, meeting all the tests of a true prophet as set forth in the Holy Scriptures, helped found the Seventh-day Adventist church.

Reviews

[Karen Davis · Rating 5 out of 5]

As parents we want the best for our kids...safe environment to grow up in...healthy environment-emotional, mental, and physical. This book helps in that area-it's God centered and who best to consult than God. He created us-He knows us better than we know ourselves. Fantastic book to have, for anyone thinking about having kids or those of us who already have kids. It's a great guide....

[Eva Seyler · Rating 5 out of 5]

I think what impressed me the most about this book was that in order to successfully train and raise children, the parents need to have their act together first—because without setting a good example, you can talk and punish all you want and it's not going to be beneficial. At all.

[Quacinda]

The language may sound ‘old’ but the message and principles are clear; this book has excellent advice on child raising, and if y’re kids are already grown this book may help explain why certain characteristics developed.

[Amy · Rating 1 out of 5]

If I could give negative stars, I would. Here's a quote from this author, "A full and particular account of a little boy who at two years old was epileptic, from this cause; the vice taught to him by his nurse … Rendered him paralytic. By the most vigilant use of mechanical means for confining the hands, covering the genitals, etc. the child was at length cured; he now enjoys good health, and, with the exception of a remarkable loss of memory, retains no trace of his former indiscretions." Her solution to health issues? Bind up your child's genitals and tie their hands up. I implore you to seek child care advice anywhere but this lady. This is just one example of the unhinged advice she gives.

[Noel C. Singanon Jr. · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book has a powerful message to parents specially in these last days..

I am strongly recommending this book. To all parents this book is a must read. If you are struggling in training your children to have good conduct. This book is very helpful.

[Noriel Dofeliz]

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[Carla Lohn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Foi de extrema importância em minha preparação para receber minha primeira filha… as verdades ali tratadas com relação a educação, se seguidas, promoverão adultos mais maduros e prontos para o futuro que lhes espera… indico a todo o cristão a leitura, para aprimoramento do conhecimento sobre si mesmo e educação de filhos!

[Candida · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book took me a while to finish because there was so much to take in. The author really packed this book with concerns of a parent.

[Sa · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's a nice guide for (pious) parents even if they aren't christian. Widsome and awesome parenting tips.

[Claudia Gonzalez · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent book, very complete, important message that never gets old. I really love it.

[Ruy Ebenezer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Todo cristão ASD deveria seguir estes conselhos incríveis! Em um mundo tão corrompido, nossas famílias só estarão seguras se estivermos firmes seguindo as orientações divinas.

[Melissa Stuber · Rating 5 out of 5]

The parenting principles in this book are excellent!