The skill of a seeker : Rowling, religion and gen 9/11 /

"Those who were children in 2001 form a particular cohort that faces stark challenges when pondering religious and spiritual themes. But they also have an unexpected, non-violent hero, whose greatest power is love, who grew up along with them and dealt with the same challenges. Gen 9/11 is also...

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Main Author:	Pukkila, Marilyn R. (Author)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Solon, Maine : Polar Bear & Company, 2015.
Edition:	First paperback edition.
Subjects:	Rowling, J. K. > Criticism and interpretation. Rowling, J. K. > Religion. Rowling, J. K. > Political and social views. Rowling, J. K. > Themes, motives. Fantasy fiction, English > History and criticism. Death in literature. Violence in literature. Religion in literature. Potter, Harry > (Fictitious character)

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Summary:	"Those who were children in 2001 form a particular cohort that faces stark challenges when pondering religious and spiritual themes. But they also have an unexpected, non-violent hero, whose greatest power is love, who grew up along with them and dealt with the same challenges. Gen 9/11 is also Gen HP, the people who grew up with Harry Potter. J.K. Rowling's series provides them with an easy entry into the world of Big Questions; this book shows some of her answers and how they resonate with all her readers"--Back cover.
Physical Description:	301 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references (pages [277]-284) and index.
ISBN:	9781882190317 1882190319