Why do We All Love Dr. Seuss? Discovering the Mystery and Magic of an Icon by Lois Einhorn

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After very insightful and thorough examination of the Dr. Seuss books, Dr. Einhorn offers her brilliant interpretations of why we all love his books. Not only very intelligent, this book is highly entertaining, simultaneously serious and humorous, as it specifically illustrates how Seuss combined entertainment with spiritual lessons. Reputed to transform children’s story time forever from the boring Dick and Jane series to a land of wild imagination, Dr. Seuss’s books encourage children to think for themselves. Einhorn wisely explains how his books nurture respect, responsibility, daring, bravery, paying attention, living in the present, seeing the universe as something continually changing and interconnected. As Seuss’s books encourage children to play, have fun, and laugh, so will you feel joy as you read this book.

Would you, could you, read this book?
You’ll be glad to take a look

When you’re hassled, stressed and frazzled
Read this book and you’ll be dazzled

A thrilling read, quite fun and fast
The Cat, the Hat, and the whole cast

Full of insights that will last
Pick it up and have a blast

— Scott Kalechstein Grace
Author of Teach Me How to Love: a True Story that Touches Hearts & Helps With the Laundry!
and If Dr.Seuss Studied Eckhart Tolle

As the mother of eight and lover of Rhyme I have spent many hours in the company of Dr. Seuss. My children and I can recite most of the books without faltering and yet, until reading Lois Einhorn’s WHY DO WE ALL LOVE DR. SEUSS? I never took the time to understand fully why he had such a hold on us. WHY DO WE ALL LOVE DR. SEUSS? Discovering the Mystery and Magic of an Icon is a highly entertaining, informative journey of inspiration and uniqueness. I laughed, I cried, I recreated myself, and I enjoyed every single word.
— Lynette Louise MS, BCN-T, CBS, Author of MIRACLES ARE MADE: A Real Life Guide To Autism

All of us who have loved Dr. Seuss’s exuberant books will enjoy Lois Einhorn’s inspiring, delightful interpretation of the books’ meaning. Recognizing Seuss’s genius for combining entertainment with spiritual lessons, she wisely explains how his books nurture respect, responsibility, daring, bravery, and other important qualities. Her book is simultaneously humorous and serious, surprising and reassuring: a gift to all of us who care about childhood and children’s literature. Highly recommended!
— Elizabeth Tucker, Ph.D., Professor of Folklore and Children’s Studies,
Editor of Children’s Folklore Review,
Author of Children’s Folklore: A Handbook

How can stories so wildly entertaining be at the same time some of the most poignant parables of our time? Here the insightful Professor Einhorn takes us deep into the heart of Dr. Seuss to show us how he transformed children’s story time forever by making it a much-anticipated—and awakening—event for adults as well. Lois, what a doorway to the soul of Dr. Seuss you have crafted!
— Tamarack Song, Author of Song of Trusting the Heart and Whispers of the Ancients

Whatever unbridled joy one gets from reading Dr. Seuss will be enhanced by reading this brilliant exegesis on inferred wisdom from his books. One of author Lois Einhorn’s insights perfectly typifies the general exhilaration that can be availed from him: “Almost all of Seuss’s books deal with the need to observe carefully. When we pay attention to life, we learn many new and sometimes different things. Seuss tells us as readers that a joyous awareness opens up scores of opportunities.”
— Richard E. Vatz, Ph.D., TowsonDistinguished Professor
Winner, Thomas Szasz Civil Liberties Award
Psychology Editor, USAToday Magazine
Editor of Current Psychology
Author of The Only Authentic Book of Persuasion

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1......Natural Order of Things..........................................22

2. ....The Universe is One Circle.....................................25

3......Everything Continually Changes.............................29

4......Everyone and Everything is Interconnected..........32

5......Everything is Alive and Necessary...........................36

6......Achieving Balance....................................................40

7......Knowledge is in Our Hearts ...................................44

8......Pay Attention............................................................48

9......Learning is Power.....................................................54

10....The Extraordinary in the Ordinary........................61

11....Gratefulness..............................................................67

12....Live in the Present...................................................71

13....Right Intentions.......................................................77

14....Right Speech.............................................................81

15....Right Action..............................................................89

16....Gain Respect, Not Power.........................................98

17....Defy Conventions...................................................107

18....The Need to Play, Have Fun, and Laugh..............121

19....Some Conclusions..................................................123

Conclusion Rhyme.................................................137

Complete List of Children’s Books with Index
written and/or illustrated by Dr. Seuss.................139

About the Author: Lois Einhorn, Ph.D., is finishing her 33^rdyear as a Professor of Communication at Binghamton University. Highly accomplished, she has published many articles and book chapters and six previous books including Compassionate Fairy Tales: A Mother Einhorn Collection. Dr. Einhorn has received many awards, honors, and grants—often the youngest then and since to receive these honors. She is most proud of four teaching awards and of an award by The World Forgiveness Alliance that honored her as a Heroine of Forgiveness, Reconciliation, and Peace. Previous winners of this award include Mahatma Gandhi, Martin Luther King, Jr., Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu.

Professor Einhorn has been interested in Dr. Seuss since the age of three. She remembers hearing her first Seuss book, and has been enchanted ever since!