Building Cathedrals Not Walls: Essays for Parents and Teachers

By Maren Schmidt

Book Overview

An architect visited a construction site and asked the brick masons what they were building. "Mister," the first worker slopped mud onto a brick, "can't you see I'm building a wall?"Every worker, no... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1449509592
• ISBN13: 9781449509590
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 228 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Wise, warm, and practical

I am a great fan of this author. Her writing is always clear, succinct, yet filled with depth and wisdom. The advice offered is backed by sound educational theory, as well. There is much to be learned and applied here -- and it is always presented in a way that inspires, rather than overwhelms. Highly recommended!

Well Worth Reading

Inspirational! This book is a real find. It is full of practical advice! Each essay is short but contains significant food for thought and or discussion.

Thumbs up for "Building Cathedrals"

As Head of School at Lakeland Academy in Union Valley, Texas, I suggest that all school administrators have this little book of wisdom on the shelf to share with parents and teachers. Maren Schmidt gently reminds us in her essays that knowing and guiding the child is the most valuable work God would have us undertake.