Visions of Innocence

by Edward Hoffman

Hoffman, Edward. Visions of Innocence. Spiritual and Inspirational Experiences of Childhood. 1st ed. Boston :, [New York], Shambhala, Distributed in the U.S. by Random House, 1992. 14 x 22 cm. XV, 190 pages. Original Softcover. Excellent condition with only minor signs of external wear. An enchanting look at childhood spiritual experiences recalled by adults--and their significance for everyone. Child psychologist Hoffman (author of The Right to Be Human) presents over 150 accounts of the childhood spiritual experiences adults remember and shows their significance for understanding ourselves as well as our children. (Publisher) Includes content such Near-death and crisis experiences / Within religious walls / Profound Musings / etc.

Genres: Psychology

200 pages, Paperback

First published September 30, 1992

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[Patrick · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a bedside book, dipped into now and then at the end of the day. The many accounts of childhood wonder and strangeness had a cumulative effect on me over the course of months. The stories often evoked the feelings of youth and occasionally even brought me sharply back in time, opening a portal into my own holy and mystical moments.

I love this book. It may be academic, the entries may lack aesthetic polish, but at its core is a sure unshakeable reality. What a worthy project.