Magical Child Matures

by Joseph Chilton Pearce

Arguing that current birthing and child-rearing practices oppose Nature's plan for human development, the author reviews the stages of human development and suggests that Nature's plan includes, at maturation, a spiritual stage of development

Genres: Parenting, Psychology

278 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published May 30, 1985

About the author

For nearly half a century Joseph C. Pearce, who prefers to be known simply as Joe, has been probing the mysteries of the human mind. One of his overriding passions remains the study of what he calls the "unfolding" of intelligence in children. He is a self-avowed iconoclast, unafraid to speak out against the myriad ways in which contemporary American culture fails to nurture the intellectual, emotional and spiritual needs and yearnings of our young people. Part scholar, part scientist, part mystic, part itinerant teacher, Joe keeps in close touch with the most brilliant men and women in each field of inure relevant to his guest. He creates a unique synthesis of their work and translates the results into a common language-such a valuable contribution in these days of increasing scientific specialization.

Reviews

[Dr. Bee · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the most important book I read while pregnant with my son. It has informed many of the choices I have made and continue to make. In this edition, you can see Dr. Pearce's evolution as a person. This is one person I would love to meet someday!