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BookWorthy Chats with Healey Ikerd
Summary
In this episode, Healey Ikerd discusses her book, The Red Ball, and its inspiration. She shares the importance of faith and forgiveness in the story and how it teaches children valuable life lessons. Healey also talks about the impact of different lifestyles and the need for books on forgiveness. She shares her journey as an author and her upcoming projects. You can find Healey and her books on her website, writtenbyhealy.com.
Takeaways
The Red Ball teaches children about faith, forgiveness, and kindness.
Books are a great tool for teaching children important life lessons.
Different lifestyles and cultures can be understood and appreciated through books.
Forgiveness is a powerful concept that can bring healing and freedom.
Healy Ikerd has written other books for both children and adults.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to The Red Ball
02:23 The Inspiration Behind The Red Ball
04:02 The Themes of The Red Ball
05:01 The Importance of Faith in The Red Ball
06:37 Understanding Different Lifestyles
07:41 Comparing Lifestyles
08:46 The Message of The Red Ball
09:57 Teaching Forgiveness and Kindness
10:57 The Power of Forgiveness
12:06 The Impact of Emotions on Children
13:14 The Need for Books on Forgiveness
14:20 The Importance of Books in Parenting
16:08 Healy's Other Books
21:27 The Most Impactful Book in Healy's Life
24:06 Upcoming Projects
26:39 Where to Find Healy and Her Books
27:30 Conclusion
Written by Healey - Home
Amazon.com: The Red Ball: A Story of Friendship and Forgiveness: 9798989944705: Ikerd, Healey E: Books
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