The Power of Presence - Interest in Joining a Book Circle
What is a Book Circle?
A group of at least 8 people who will read and discuss The Power of Presence by Joy Thomas Moore.
What kind of support will be given by The Patterson Foundation?
Each Book Circle of at least 8 members will receive invitations to a January 31st event featuring Peabody Award Winner Joy Thomas Moore, a copy of The Power of Presence for each member of the group, a discussion guide, and $100 for each group meeting. (Minimum of two meetings, maximum of five meetings)
Who should participate?
Single parents, working parents, grandparents, and caregivers... and the educators and providers who work with them.
What is this book about?
Joy Thomas Moore shares strategies to raise happy, well adjusted kids. In this inspiring and practical companion to parenting, Moore, a Peabody Award winner and President and CEO of JWS Media Consulting, shows mothers and fathers how they can use heart, faith, mind, courage, financial freedom, values, and connectedness to be there for their children all the time. Using compelling stories from women who have been there and practical advice on everything from savings accounts to mindfulness, this book is a compassionate look at what it takes to raise great kids even in less than ideal circumstances.
