When Bread is Enough
From my book, Teachable Moments, which comes out in 3 weeks32 total reviews
Comment from Daylily
This excellent story reveals a lot about human nature. The fears we have, especially as children, can rule our thinking and bring on unwanted consequences.
This present world is not the same one I was born into in the mid-1940s. So much of the peace that prospered following WWII has disappeared.
The discord now being experienced worldwide is enough to keep anyone awake.
reply by the author on 25-Jun-2024
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This excellent story reveals a lot about human nature. The fears we have, especially as children, can rule our thinking and bring on unwanted consequences.
This present world is not the same one I was born into in the mid-1940s. So much of the peace that prospered following WWII has disappeared.
The discord now being experienced worldwide is enough to keep anyone awake.
Comment Written 23-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 25-Jun-2024
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Very well said and thank you for the review. I was born in '45.
-Bill
Comment from Allezw2
We do hear so much of these unfortunates' travails. Sadly, the only solution is to sacrifice the potential existence of numbers of future generations. Indira Ghandi forcibly sterilized all males with two or more children. You wrote feelingly of an empathetic individual who could examine this problem and devise a workable premise as a possible solution. Nicely done, indeed. Live long and write well, Fantasist
reply by the author on 25-Jun-2024
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We do hear so much of these unfortunates' travails. Sadly, the only solution is to sacrifice the potential existence of numbers of future generations. Indira Ghandi forcibly sterilized all males with two or more children. You wrote feelingly of an empathetic individual who could examine this problem and devise a workable premise as a possible solution. Nicely done, indeed. Live long and write well, Fantasist
Comment Written 23-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 25-Jun-2024
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What a profound review! Thank you. -Bill
Comment from karenina
Such an emotional piece, William. How powerful one meager slice of bread can be ~ to ease the past trauma of hunger and insecurity. I'm not sure I've come across your work before. I'll rectify that by becoming a fan, as soon as I've said congratulations on your soon-to-be-released book!
Where will it be available? Please share!
Karenina
reply by the author on 25-Jun-2024
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Such an emotional piece, William. How powerful one meager slice of bread can be ~ to ease the past trauma of hunger and insecurity. I'm not sure I've come across your work before. I'll rectify that by becoming a fan, as soon as I've said congratulations on your soon-to-be-released book!
Where will it be available? Please share!
Karenina
Comment Written 23-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 25-Jun-2024
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Feel free to review my profile. I have been gone for awhile. I used to submit regularly but now, only on occasion. Thanks for your review. -Bill
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Me too. I review a lot, but was out of commission for a bit. I've posted maybe 6 or 7 this year...
Comment from F. William Lester
Very nice. The bottom rung of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, physiological needs. Too many people, especially refugees, live at this level, and children suffer the most. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. I couldn't find anything to critique. Well done.
reply by the author on 25-Jun-2024
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Very nice. The bottom rung of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, physiological needs. Too many people, especially refugees, live at this level, and children suffer the most. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. I couldn't find anything to critique. Well done.
Comment Written 22-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 25-Jun-2024
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I was waiting for someone to make this reference. Excellent
review. Thanks. -Bill
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You're very welcome. Stay well.
Comment from Dawn Munro
Oh, Bill, you're breaking my heart with this one -- well, actually, I guess they all do, but this one is especially poignant for me as I picture each child clinging to that slice of bread...
I'm out of sixes, my friend, but this certainly deserves one. What mental imagery in your flawless recounting of the story!
reply by the author on 25-Jun-2024
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Oh, Bill, you're breaking my heart with this one -- well, actually, I guess they all do, but this one is especially poignant for me as I picture each child clinging to that slice of bread...
I'm out of sixes, my friend, but this certainly deserves one. What mental imagery in your flawless recounting of the story!
Comment Written 22-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 25-Jun-2024
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Dawn, you touched my heart. You are such a good friend and I am always grateful for your reviews. I don't contribute as much anymore but I'm still publishing. Go to williamstephensonbooks.com.
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You are most welcome, Bill.
Comment from GWHARGIS
I've never gone hungry so I have no idea what these children were going through. But my heart aches for children who go hungry. Or live in filth, or have no running water. This was very interesting. Gretchen
reply by the author on 25-Jun-2024
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I've never gone hungry so I have no idea what these children were going through. But my heart aches for children who go hungry. Or live in filth, or have no running water. This was very interesting. Gretchen
Comment Written 22-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 25-Jun-2024
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Thank you, Gretchen, for your review. -Bill
Comment from LJbutterfly
Lack of sufficient supplies for comfortable survival, threatens both children and adults. Unemployment, homelessness, inadequate housing and hunger are just a few things that threaten adult security. However, your well-written post on the effects of hunger on children is thought-provoking and sad. Thank you for sharing this information. I wish you much success with your book.
reply by the author on 25-Jun-2024
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Lack of sufficient supplies for comfortable survival, threatens both children and adults. Unemployment, homelessness, inadequate housing and hunger are just a few things that threaten adult security. However, your well-written post on the effects of hunger on children is thought-provoking and sad. Thank you for sharing this information. I wish you much success with your book.
Comment Written 22-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 25-Jun-2024
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Thank you, LJ, for your review. -Bill
Comment from Alexandra Trovato
A feeling of security is a good thing. It makes all the differpence. Your story is well written and thought provoking. Thank you for sharing it. Best wishes!
Alex
reply by the author on 25-Jun-2024
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A feeling of security is a good thing. It makes all the differpence. Your story is well written and thought provoking. Thank you for sharing it. Best wishes!
Alex
Comment Written 22-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 25-Jun-2024
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Thank you, Alex, for your review. -Bill
Comment from Bill Schott
This story, When Bread is Enough, shows a bit of proof about the power of positivity even when it is a piece of bread. The sense of it all comes out strongly, and makes an argument for the idea of eternal security.
reply by the author on 25-Jun-2024
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This story, When Bread is Enough, shows a bit of proof about the power of positivity even when it is a piece of bread. The sense of it all comes out strongly, and makes an argument for the idea of eternal security.
Comment Written 22-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 25-Jun-2024
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Thank you, Bill, for your review. -Bill
Comment from Wayne Fowler
This piece is very well written. Good, error-free writing.
I don't think I would have ever come up with the idea to tell the kids 'not' to eat the bread. I would have thought that waking up and eating it would resolve their issues.
Best wishes.
reply by the author on 22-Jun-2024
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This piece is very well written. Good, error-free writing.
I don't think I would have ever come up with the idea to tell the kids 'not' to eat the bread. I would have thought that waking up and eating it would resolve their issues.
Best wishes.
Comment Written 21-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 22-Jun-2024
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It's a wonderful behavior modification tool. I've used it often when kids feel anxiety and fear the unknown.
Thanks for your review. -Bill