When Bread is Enough
From my book, Teachable Moments, which comes out in 3 weeks32 total reviews
Comment from prettybluebirds
What a fascinating story! Most of us have never experienced hunger, and we have no idea how it must feel, especially to a child. The picture is perfect for your writing. Good work.
reply by the author on 20-Jun-2024
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What a fascinating story! Most of us have never experienced hunger, and we have no idea how it must feel, especially to a child. The picture is perfect for your writing. Good work.
Comment Written 20-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 20-Jun-2024
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Thanks for your review. -Bill
Comment from Jesse James Doty
Yes, sometimes bread is enough. You've got a teachable moment here that teaches us to deal with what we have rather than what we haven't. I feel sorry but not for long when I think of the refugee children since they are living hand to mouth by the gifts of their hosts. Thanks for sharing this daring experiment in caring for children no matter who they are.
Jesse
reply by the author on 20-Jun-2024
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Yes, sometimes bread is enough. You've got a teachable moment here that teaches us to deal with what we have rather than what we haven't. I feel sorry but not for long when I think of the refugee children since they are living hand to mouth by the gifts of their hosts. Thanks for sharing this daring experiment in caring for children no matter who they are.
Jesse
Comment Written 20-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 20-Jun-2024
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I have always appreciated your reviews, Jesse. But this one is especially appreciated. -Bill
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I'm glad, Bill. Thanks for the boost in confidence.
Jesse
Comment from Thesis
This is very interesting. I like how you explained how one of your colleagues discovered the approach and relevance to using the bread as a comfort tool for the children and how it affected their behavior and soothed their fear of waking up hungry.
reply by the author on 20-Jun-2024
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This is very interesting. I like how you explained how one of your colleagues discovered the approach and relevance to using the bread as a comfort tool for the children and how it affected their behavior and soothed their fear of waking up hungry.
Comment Written 20-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 20-Jun-2024
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He's a fascinating human being. Our connection is working with children in crisis and before I retired, he and I would go skiing. Oh, the stories we would share!
Thanks for the review. -Bill
Comment from Wendy G
Very sad but quite fascinating story. Your colleague was a wise man, and the solution for these poor children was ingenious. The compassion shown for innocent children is pleasing to see. I have often noted that poor people share what little they have with pleasure, whereas wealthier people seem to hold their possessions much tighter. Very well written and articulate. Thank you for sharing.
Wendy
reply by the author on 20-Jun-2024
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Very sad but quite fascinating story. Your colleague was a wise man, and the solution for these poor children was ingenious. The compassion shown for innocent children is pleasing to see. I have often noted that poor people share what little they have with pleasure, whereas wealthier people seem to hold their possessions much tighter. Very well written and articulate. Thank you for sharing.
Wendy
Comment Written 20-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 20-Jun-2024
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Thank you, Wendy, for your review and also for your personal
thoughts. I share them. -Bill
Comment from phill doran
Hello William,
Thank you for posting this. It is very well written, clear and concise. It is also impactful and informative.
If I could suggest anything it would be that you give your piece some context, perhaps in the 'author's notes'. For example - geographically, where is this set and when (about) is it happening. It would help the reader relate to your work more, I think.
Again, it is a pleasure to read clear writing.
I wish you well with your continued writing and with your publication.
cheers
phill
reply by the author on 20-Jun-2024
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Hello William,
Thank you for posting this. It is very well written, clear and concise. It is also impactful and informative.
If I could suggest anything it would be that you give your piece some context, perhaps in the 'author's notes'. For example - geographically, where is this set and when (about) is it happening. It would help the reader relate to your work more, I think.
Again, it is a pleasure to read clear writing.
I wish you well with your continued writing and with your publication.
cheers
phill
Comment Written 20-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 20-Jun-2024
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Thanks, Phil. Great review. I wanted to give more context, but my colleague and friend asked that I not. -Bill
Comment from tfawcus
A remarkable story which accentuates the terrible trauma being suffered by children in war-torn countries around the world. The sleeping remedy is ingenious.
reply by the author on 20-Jun-2024
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A remarkable story which accentuates the terrible trauma being suffered by children in war-torn countries around the world. The sleeping remedy is ingenious.
Comment Written 20-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 20-Jun-2024
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Thanks for your review. I've tried this concept myself. I had a 13 year old, with terminal cystic fibrosis. She couldn't sleep for fear her oxygen tank would run out and there were no visible signs of replacement in her room and her parents were barely making it financially. I was able to get her doctor to supply a few tanks in her room and it worked.
Comment from Carol Hillebrenner
This is an interesting article. The idea that holding a slice of bread when the formerly starving children fall asleep would help them sleep is amazing. Still, the knowledge that the starving days have passed would make a lot of difference in how they approached sleep. Very well written article that everyone who has enough to eat should read.
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2024
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This is an interesting article. The idea that holding a slice of bread when the formerly starving children fall asleep would help them sleep is amazing. Still, the knowledge that the starving days have passed would make a lot of difference in how they approached sleep. Very well written article that everyone who has enough to eat should read.
Comment Written 19-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2024
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Thank you for your review and for catching the message of this story. Nice going. -Bill
Comment from Teri7
This is so sad that these little children have to feel that way at all, but it is a blessing to have you in their life to help them to understand and start to heal. This has to be an amazing book. Is it on audio or will it be? May God bless you for all you do to help others my friend! Teri
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2024
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This is so sad that these little children have to feel that way at all, but it is a blessing to have you in their life to help them to understand and start to heal. This has to be an amazing book. Is it on audio or will it be? May God bless you for all you do to help others my friend! Teri
Comment Written 19-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2024
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Thank you, Teri, for your review. My newest book, Teachable Moments, will be out on audio in the next few weeks. i have made a note to let you know when it is. -Bill
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Thank you so much Bill. You are a great friend. I feel blessed to have met you. I hope you have a wonderful and blessed day! Teri
Comment from pome lover
A very good post, Dr. Stevenson, but you know who else isn't sleeping? The American people, watching millions of illegals come into this country at our President's invitation. I am certainly not belittling the plight of the children, but the blame is squarely on the White House. Mr. Two-Face is already backtracking on TV, today, saying that the border must be closed. Ah, the elections.
I'm sorry, I feel for the starving children. A possible solution? Why don't psychologists band together and write the Pres about the situation? Or the media? Just a suggestion.
I do apologize to you for being rude, which I normally am not, it's just that I have had it with bad things that are going on not being tied to the perpetrator who could change the plight of the children with the stroke of a pen.
Katharine
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2024
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A very good post, Dr. Stevenson, but you know who else isn't sleeping? The American people, watching millions of illegals come into this country at our President's invitation. I am certainly not belittling the plight of the children, but the blame is squarely on the White House. Mr. Two-Face is already backtracking on TV, today, saying that the border must be closed. Ah, the elections.
I'm sorry, I feel for the starving children. A possible solution? Why don't psychologists band together and write the Pres about the situation? Or the media? Just a suggestion.
I do apologize to you for being rude, which I normally am not, it's just that I have had it with bad things that are going on not being tied to the perpetrator who could change the plight of the children with the stroke of a pen.
Katharine
Comment Written 19-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2024
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I'm sorry, Katharine, but you have turned a story about compassion into a dirty little twist at the expense of these children and children suffering everywhere. Whether on the border or in Gaza, show that you care and not use them to exploit your understanding of "truth." -Bill
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There was no dirty twist, and there was nothing at the expense of those children. And I understand perfectly well the truth of what's happening to my country.
Comment from Michele Harber
What a simultaneously lovely, sad and inspiring story. Your colleague was brilliant and compassionate to figure out what the children needed and, more importantly, how to fill that need. I'm so glad it was successful.
You tell your story with compassion and heart. Your heartache for the children is apparent in every word, as is your respect and admiration for the solution. This is beautifully done.
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2024
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What a simultaneously lovely, sad and inspiring story. Your colleague was brilliant and compassionate to figure out what the children needed and, more importantly, how to fill that need. I'm so glad it was successful.
You tell your story with compassion and heart. Your heartache for the children is apparent in every word, as is your respect and admiration for the solution. This is beautifully done.
Comment Written 19-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2024
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My most recent book, Teachable Moments, will be out on audio very shortly. I am making a note to let you know when it is. Thank you for your review. -Bill
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Thank you, and congratulations!
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Thank you for your response. My friend lives a most precarious life among the people he cares for. I am honored to share his story. Bill
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It shows!