Home Page Dr Pravin Thevathasan's Reviews page  Dr Pravin Thevathasan's home page Book Reviews by Dr Pravin Thevathasan (17/9/13)      Pope Francis Dushan Croos SJ CTS Unlike Pope Benedict, we know relatively little about Pope Francis prior to 2013. One result has been the number of futile speculations: a recent biography,for instance, claims that Pope Francis has repented of his conservative past and is leading the Church in a liberal direction. This work by Croos in contrast shows us that terms such as conservative and liberal to describe Pope Francis are frankly useless. He is deeply conservative in his devotional life. He has a great love for Our Lady and is unafraid to talk about the devil. He is progressive in his views on dialogue with other religions. He may have his own style in doing things but he is closer to Pope Benedict than the media would lead us to believe. The work also describes his complex relationships with fellow Jesuits during the Dirty War in Argentina. This is an excellent brief biography of Pope Francis. Effective Parenting James B Stenson CTS James Stenson,a headmaster, has been writing on topics relating to the family for many years. All his books are highly recommended and this work is a helpful summary of many others. The rights of children are discussed along with dealing with infractions. There is a good section on parents correcting effectively. Certain rules are formulated,for example,true discipline starts with parental authority. This is a really practical help for parents. Copyright ©; Dr Pravin Thevathasan 2013 Version: 17th September 2013 Home Page Dr Pravin Thevathasan's Reviews page   Dr Pravin Thevathasan's home page