Who Can Save The Pond?

By Thom Trunzo

"Who Can Save the Pond?" is a book written for children that invites them to look at conflict resolution and acceptance of those who are different in a peaceful and respectful manner. As the pond animals struggle for an answer, it is the youngest who ultimately shares a new perspective that leads to a peaceful solution. This is the first book of a series situated around the pond animals. Each book looks to open readers to moral, ethical and peaceful alternatives to various situations. In addition to demonstrating a way in which the group approaches and then solves the problem in a positive way, it also demonstrates that the holder of wisdom does not always come from the older and more logical members. In this story, Trinkle, the youngest pond animal, offers an alternative perspective completely contrary to those held by the rest of the members. But Starko, the wise old catfish sees the value in that point of view and honors her by affirming the new and peaceful plan. In the end, the way of peace does not produce winners and losers, but rather serves to build friendship and respect.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Thom Trunzo
• Release date: Mar 31, 2014
• ISBN: 9781311472694

Thom Trunzo

Thom is a Catholic Permanent Deacon, ordained in 1995. He has served as Pastoral Associate in several churches since his ordination. He is passionate about Social Justice and healing divisions among cultures and religions. He taught both Social Justice and World Religion for 10 years. He completed a 4 Unit Chaplain Residency accredited by ACPE at the local VA Hospital and believes that humble service to those in pain or in need offers us the best chance for peace.Beth has been in parish ministry for more than 20 years. She served as Pastoral Associate as well as Director of Religious Education in two different parishes. She has a passion for liturgy and social justice. She has organized several workshops and lenten series on Social Justice based on the tenants of Catholic Social Justice Teaching. She has written and presented a variety of retreats and workshops. She has also completed the Ignatian Spiritual Director's Retreat at Guelph University in Ontario Canada..Thom and Beth have been married for 32 years, and together they have 8 children.Native American Spirituality is a part of their life as well. They have a Medicine Wheel on their land and do ceremonies there as well. Thom was given a Lakota name in 2005 that means "Bridge Builder." The name was selected by the Lakota Elders in acknowledgement of his work in bridging cultures and religious orientations, and efforts focused on understanding and healing divisions and acceptance of people who are different.You can find out more about this deacon couple by visiting their website: www.seventhdirection.comWhile you are there, you can sign-up for their FREE Weekly Reflection Service, and check-out Spiritual Direction, Native American Spirituality, and their on-line religion course intended to bring understanding and healing among the Jewish, Christian and Islamic people. They also provides Spiritual Direction. Information about Spiritual Direction is also on the website.You can contact Deacon Thom through e-mail – [e-mail]

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