Following in the tradition of the bestselling Aunts, this delightful little volume offers an engaging, useful, nondenominational look at the role of godparents today. Written for anyone who is choosing godparents or has been asked to become one, Godparents is filled with fascinating tidbits, ranging from the history of godparenting, to the best gifts to give on various occasions, such as baptisms or naming ceremonies, and other important milestones in a godchild's life.
Author Biography
Michelle DeLiso is on the research staff of O, The Oprah Magazine. She is a former librarian and a former research editor and book reviewer at Latina magazine.
Table of Contents
Preface
Acknowledgements
1. The Birth of Godparents
2. What Happens at a Baptism or a Naming Ceremony?
3. The Role of Godparents Today
4. Choosing Godparents
5. Being a Godparent
6. Fictional Godfathers, Fairy Godmothers, and Real Godparents in the Public Eye
7. Godparents Share Their Stories
8. Best Gifts From Godparents to Godchildren - and Vice Versa
Bibliography
Reviews
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Covering all varieties of transportation systems, including freight, passenger, and mass transit air, rail, road, and water systems at the local,regional, national, and international levels, this handbook provides problem-solving engineering tools, planning and design techniques with examples of successful applications, and stratagems for deriving positive results from the complex interplay among policy-making, planning, management, operations, and technology. The handbook offers guidance on providing for pedestrians and bicycles, help with noise and air pollution issues, and methods for improving air traffic control systems,airline scheduling, and ground operations. The editor is president of a publishing and information services consulting firm.
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