Raising the Whole Child: Gardens of Destiny

A must read book for every person who interacts with children; whether you are parents, foster parents, single parents, a school teacher, coach, counselor or teenager thinking about what it takes to raise a family, or you are someone considering adoption. The destiny of a newborn may be determined before conception. Raising the Whole Child-Gardens of Destiny, provides a clear action plan of how to ensure the beautiful blossoming of a child, starting with identifying the barriers affecting a child's life that could lead to a life of poverty and dependence. A heartfelt book with stories, both tragic and triumphant, about children who have overcome despite the odds.

Author: Stan Oken
Publisher: 21st Century Press
Published: 08/31/2013
Pages: 142
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.38lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.30d
ISBN: 9780989431750

About the Author
Stan Oken is the former Chairman of Fresno's County Board of Supervisors, parent of three children, foster parent to several at risk teens, director and owner of the popular River Way Ranch Camps. For the past 30 years Stan has sponsored hundreds of children who are survivors of fires. Stan's business is the two time recipient of California's Outstanding Family Business Award and California's First Five as a business that is child friendly for employees. Stan readily and happily admits that his biological children have been profoundly influenced by his dedication to children in need, and that each of them now has several foster or adopted children of their own.

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