Editor’s note: The following article is a synopsis written by staff members and volunteers of the Cary Public Library highlighting one of the suggested reading books, as determined by their staff.
Two small books have come to our attention: “Making A Bully-Free World” by Pamela Hall and “Dictatorship” by Dians Bailey.
Both are written in plain language for juveniles and are in the Children’s Library here at Cary. The former is loaded with practical examples of bullying and just as many examples of how to handle bullies by standing up to them and essentially being on the look-out for others being treated unfairly.Not easy, though, is it? Sometimes asking for help is the only solution.
The latter book details a few of the world leaders who have been bullying through the governments of their countries. Some took power for good reason and then succumbed to greedy grasps of power, wealth, and hubris. Wonder why these men reacted or planned to become ruthless dictators? And who was to stop Hitler? Mugabe? Mussolini? Stalin? Putin?
The more we thought about the overwhelming problems in the world we are reminded of the adage, “Do the best you can, any way you can, with what you have, as long as you can.” So, it begins with the kindnesses to each other every day and when the problems come, do the very best you can.
What are your thoughts?
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