Bøker av Jennifer P. Tanabe

For parents of faith, their deepest desire for their children is that they become people who respect God and serve others, and that they avoid the suffering and confusion that comes from lack of spiritual direction. Passing on their faith to the next generation is the parents' greatest gift and their most meaningful quest. Rollain Nsemi Muanda and Jennifer P. Tanabe discuss the challenges that parents face, the needs of the next generation that must be satisfied as they grow to adulthood, and the responsibilities that family, religious organization, community, and the next generation themselves share on their spiritual journey. Success in passing on one's religious tradition is not easily measured. What does become clear, though, is that the role the parents play is fundamental, for the next generation inherit what their parents do, not what they say.

A memoir of Elisabeth Seidel's life, including stories from her childhood in the French Alps, her search for a better life, finding the Unification Church, and meeting her husband with whom she spent forty years on this earth experiencing the true love of God. These stories of Elisabeth's life include journal entries, reflections, prayers, reports, letters and poems. There is beauty in all her writings. There are also deep insights into God's providence and how the love of God reaches each person here on earth and in the eternal realm.

The Catalpa Tree Fairy and Other Stories is a collection of short stories inspired by the author's own life, with a healthy dose of fantasy. Paul enjoys the company of a beautiful songbird, and Zoe has a favorite professor who turns out to be even more unusual than she first thought. Maria meets an interesting old woman and her cat living in the forest. Over the course of the summer Maria learns all about the different birds that come to eat at her table. Joey always wanted a pet and is delighted when a special cat chooses to live with him. Astrid is a young mermaid whose love of dolphins helps her learn to sing. Naida and her little group of young tree fairies learn how to take care of their newly assigned trees, and each other.

A collection of the writings of Dr. Dietrich F. Seidel, compiled and edited by Dr. Jennifer P. Tanabe. Dietrich Seidel was born in Austria during World War II and trained as a scientist in Vienna. Raised Catholic he later converted to Unificationism and never lost his faith in God, a faith which guided his life and illuminates his work. This selection reflects Dr. Seidel's ability to unify and harmonize even those apparently at odds, such as science and religion and his specialty-married couples in need of counseling. In his writings on marriage and family enrichment readers will find practical advice on improving their relationship with their spouse, child rearing, making God central to their family and finding true love, all presented in an enjoyable and easy to read style. Other articles show a more scholarly form and topic, such as human nature and the love of God. Reflective pieces on his experiences as a Unificationist are also included in this collection.