Wild Hope: Stories for Lent from the Vanishing

I only wish it had 40 chapters! Certainly there are enough creatures to choose from! I used this book for self examination as is often the purpose of readings during the 40 days of lent. I would caution parents of children under 17 to read first…to be prepared for the sadness of the ways so many of our beautiful creatures have suffered, too many to the point of extinction. My beliefs are rooted in Christianity and I am sorrowfully repentant that, although we were charged with taking dominion and authority, we fell short of understanding our power and authority to keep the dark days of suffering away from these beautiful gifts to us to enhance our world and a glimpse of our beautiful creator—it is our lack of understanding and our collective selfishness to leave animal rights and conservation of our lands to others. Be ready for candid conversations with your children….all appropriate for a look inside ourselves for the days before the resurrection of the One who willingly took our sins upon Himself so that we could live forever…I have a strong belief we will see these creatures in eternity! Gods creations are meant for life and celebration of it!