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As the story of Pongoland and the other islands in the archipelago
in the sky continues to unfold, the three boys, Sonny, Gogo, and
Tobo, are seen to be maturing. Their understanding of the world in
which they live, in fact of their two worlds, is developing. They
become more aware of the economic and social dynamics existing
between the islands. Their learning curve steepens as they do their
best to put right wrongs and solve mysteries The first two stories
look at economic inequalities existing between some of the islands
and ways of developing the resources of poorer islands. Friendships
among members of different islands are formed, and a spirit of
cooperation for the mutual benefit of all is envisioned. The next
two stories surround the mystery of the disappearance of somebody's
nightwear and the events lying behind this strange occurrence The
fifth story is about the sort of disaster, which so often
accompanies efforts to solve social dilemmas. A moment's
forgetfulness can result in unforeseen consequences. However, with
the usual resourcefulness of the three boys and help from wise
adults, all is resolved. Sonny and Gogo and Tobo through it all
learn to develop their skills and aptitudes.
These stories are about a boy who dared to make friends with
someone who was different. He traveled to his friend's country
through the night on the back of an owl and gained many more close
friends in a land, which no one can reach unless taken by the hand
of one of its inhabitants. They are stories of adventure and the
power of friendship.
Alain-Fournier, was born in 1886 in La Chapelle-d'Angillon in the
Cher region of France. His book "Le Grand Meaulnes" is about
adolescence and regret for that which is lost. Jennifer Hashmi has
not tried to transform Le Grand Meaulnes into an English version of
a French novel. The poetic style of the original has been left
intact, pointing always to something unattainable. Alain-Fournier
communicates in hints, recollections, and frequent ellipses when
Francois leaves the reader to intuit the rest for himself. Ms.
Hashmi has adhered to the French wording and gaps in order to
retain the intangible quality of Alain-Fournier's narrative. The
story is about searching for that which is lost, lost youth, lost
people, and is told by Francois who narrates all that is precious
in his memory of Augustin Meaulnes, who changed his life for ever,
and the lives of all of his class at Sainte-Agathe.
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Gleanings (Paperback)
Jennifer Hashmi
bundle available
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R362
Discovery Miles 3 620
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Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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In her Introduction the author traces her spiritual adventure from
the early days of her teen-age practise of contemplation. The
relaxation sessions with which each day began at Speech Therapy
College began her formal training. A member of the C of E, she had
a spiritual director from the Community of the Resurrection in
Mirfield, and stayed at the enclosed Convent of the Incarnation in
Oxford. After a theology course at College of Ascension Birmingham
she sailed for India in 1964. There she was introduced to to the
Abhishiktananda Society which promoted Hindu-Christian dialogue.
After attending the Inauguration of the Church of North India she
visited Gandh-ji's ashram at Sevagram and Vinoba Bhave's ashram not
far away. In both of these ashrams the day began before dawn with
silent meditation in a dark room lit by a single candle. She was
privileged to attend a question/answer session with Vinoba Bhave
himself. During those years she read the Upanishads and came to
accept the belief in non-duality, advaita, without this in any way
compromising her faith in Christ. In 1977 she married Salman Hashmi
of the Muslim community and they had a son and a daughter. By the
1990's she was studying New Age methods of meditation, and this
Diary is a record of the extraordinary results.
As the story of Pongoland and the other islands in the archipelago
in the sky continues to unfold, the three boys, Sonny, Gogo, and
Tobo, are seen to be maturing. Their understanding of the world in
which they live, in fact of their two worlds, is developing. They
become more aware of the economic and social dynamics existing
between the islands. Their learning curve steepens as they do their
best to put right wrongs and solve mysteries The first two stories
look at economic inequalities existing between some of the islands
and ways of developing the resources of poorer islands. Friendships
among members of different islands are formed, and a spirit of
cooperation for the mutual benefit of all is envisioned. The next
two stories surround the mystery of the disappearance of somebody's
nightwear and the events lying behind this strange occurrence The
fifth story is about the sort of disaster, which so often
accompanies efforts to solve social dilemmas. A moment's
forgetfulness can result in unforeseen consequences. However, with
the usual resourcefulness of the three boys and help from wise
adults, all is resolved. Sonny and Gogo and Tobo through it all
learn to develop their skills and aptitudes.
How does the Lord of the Environment react when he hears of school
children turning to extortion, or of wilful neglect of animals or
people, or of children sick as a result of industrial waste? In
these stories he gets involved Merriol is kept very busy in the
work of restoring the balance.
These stories are about a boy who dared to make friends with
someone who was different. He traveled to his friend's country
through the night on the back of an owl and gained many more close
friends in a land, which no one can reach unless taken by the hand
of one of its inhabitants. They are stories of adventure and the
power of friendship.
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