Desmond and the Very Mean Word - by Desmond Tutu (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Based on a true story from Archbishop Tutu's childhood in South Africa, this title reveals the power of words and the secret of forgiveness. Brought to vivid life in Ford's energetic illustrations, this heartfelt, relatable story conveys timeless wisdom about how to handle bullying and angry feelings, while seeing the good in everyone. Full color.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>Based on a true story from Archbishop Desmond Tutu's childhood in South Africa, <i>Desmond and the Very Mean Word</i> reveals the power of words and the secret of forgiveness.</b> <p/>When Desmond takes his new bicycle out for a ride through his neighborhood, his pride and joy turn to hurt and anger when a group of boys shout a very mean word at him. He first responds by shouting an insult, but soon discovers that fighting back with mean words doesn't make him feel any better. With the help of kindly Father Trevor, Desmond comes to understand his conflicted feelings and see that all people deserve compassion, whether or not they say they are sorry. Brought to vivid life in A. G. Ford's energetic illustrations, this heartfelt, relatable story conveys timeless wisdom about how to handle bullying and angry feelings, while seeing the good in everyone.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>[A] heart-rending story...<br>--The New York Times Book Review <p/>Ford's oil illustrations do a fine job of capturing the dusty days of township life, as well as Desmond's dark nights of the soul.<br>--Publishers Weekly <p/>A thought-provoking lesson for young readers on the destructiveness of bullying and racism.<br>--Kirkus Reviews <p/>Writing again with Abrams (God's Dream, 2008), Tutu offers a clear telling that feels much like a children's homily, the earnest tone and clean language (the offending word is never mentioned) reflecting his own wholesome spirit. Ford's dynamic paintings, with well-defined outlines and dramatic light, match the clarity of the narrative. The images fill the large-trim spreads, capturing the immediacy of the conflict and the tranquility of the resolution.<br>--Booklist <p/>Archbishop Tutu describes the power of words and the secret of forgiveness in a story from his South African childhood during apartheid...The story avoids a preachy tone by staying true to Desmond's emotions and his struggle to reach a moral high ground. The book is both a lesson and a slice of life, giving insight into the person Archbishop Tutu became as an adult.<br>--School Library Journal<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Archbishop Desmond Tutu</b> was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1984 for his lifelong struggle to bring equality, justice, and peace to his native South Africa. He continues to playan important role as a spokesperson worldwide. The co-author of<i> God's Dream</i>, Archbishop Tutu lives in South Africa. <p/><b>Douglas Carlton Abrams</b> is the co-author with Archbishop Tutu of <i>God's Dream</i>. His many books have been translated into more than two dozen languages. He lives in California. <p/><b>A. G. Ford</b> is the illustrator of the <i>New York Times</i> bestseller <i>Barack</i> by Jonah Winter and <i>Michelle</i> by Deborah Hopkinson. He also illustrated <i>Goal!</i> by Mina Javaherbin. He lives in Dallas, Texas.
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