All the creation myths of the world
tell one story ...
Joseph Campbell called this the "monomyth"
-- the one true myth. These truths are present at the heart of
every world creation story.
What's the essence of this universal
story?
Says Martin Boroson, author of the modern interfaith
creation story Becoming Me, "at the heart of all creation myths
of the world, I believe, is the idea that we are held by something greather
than ourselves, that we are living in a unvierse of love."
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Becoming
Me "attempts to answer such questions as "Where
do I come from", "What is my place in the world?"
Written
by an American philosophy graduate, it stands up to many,
many readings--each as thought-provoking and inspirational
as before. Stunning oil and acrylic paintings accompany
the text."
Bookfest
Recommended Reading Guide
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Becoming Me is a modern creation
story that speaks from the heart of all creation myths of the world
Written
in a way that will appeal to both adults and children, Becoming Me shows
all of creation as an enormous process of curiosity and play.
It's an expression
of love in a simple modern way, free of any specific traditions. Beginning
with the line, "Once upon a time, I was" ... the whole thing
is told from the delightful point-of-view of the Creator ...
"... Daring? Yes. Presumptuous?
No.
There is a humility and simplicity--and just enough mischief--in
the writing that makes it somehow plausible that the person of
God has written this book, describing the enormous complexity
of creation in terms of self-discovery. ... Profound fun
for all ages, a delight for anyone who enjoys pondering imponderables."
Napra
Review
Antoinette
Botsford, Review Editor, Sep/Oct 2000 |
Becoming Me gives you
the key to understanding traditional creation stories.
Each page
in Becoming Me, with a breathtaking illustration,
expresses
one core spiritual theme. You can read more about the background
ideas in the Deeper Thinks section of this
website, or share it with your friends using the free online Bookgroup
Guide. You can explore the common themes of all creation stories
for children using the free online
Parents
and Teachers Guide.
"Martin Boroson ... has written a vivid
evocation of being. Christopher Gilvan-Cartwright has
illustrated it with paintings of great depth and richness."
One
Spirit Bookclub
(August 2000)
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Becoming
Me helps you find common ground
with people
from many different traditions.
Becoming Me unites the creation myths
of the world in a way that has been endorsed by Protestant, Catholic,
Jewish, Hindu, Buddhist and New Age teachers and press (read
more) ... and even scientists and psychologists ...
"Becoming
Me undoubtedly captures the emerging spirit of the 21st century."
Ervin Laszlo
Science
Advisor to the Director General of UNESCO
Founder,
Club
of Budapest
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. Bodhi Tree Book Review - "Editor's Choice"
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Finalist, Nautilus Award for Distinguished Contribution to Conscious
Living
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One Spirit Bookclub - Official Selection
. Special Award, Best Children's
Illustrated Book,
The English Association,
UK 2000
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Becoming Me -- for less than $12.00 --from
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