The Way of Oz: A Guide to Wisdom, Heart, and Courage

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Way Way The The of of OZ OZ TexasTech University Press Robert V. Smith Illustrations by Dusty Higgins Way Way The The of of OZ OZ A G uide to Wisdom, Heart, and Co u r a g e Copyright © 2012 by Robert V. Smith All rights reserved. No portion of this book may be reproduced in any form or by any means, including electronic storage and retrieval systems, except by explicit prior written permission of the publisher. Brief passages excerpted for review and critical purposes are excepted. This book is typeset in Monotype Dante. The paper used in this book meets the minimum requirements of ANSI/NISO Z39.48-1992 (R1997). Designed by Kasey McBeath Cover illustration by Dusty Higgins Videos by Scott Irlbeck QR Codes and credits by Rachel Pierce Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Smith, Robert V., 1942– The way of Oz : a guide to wisdom, heart, and courage / Robert V. Smith ; illustrations by Dusty Higgins. p. cm. Summary: “A model for personal and professional development based upon the story and characters of the Wizard of Oz and the life of its author, L. Frank Baum. Discusses the intellectual, moral, and ethical value of lifelong learning, loving, and serving others with humility and a focus on the future”—Provided by publisher. Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 978-0-89672-739-7 (hardcover : alk. paper) — ISBN 978-0-89672-740-3 (pbk. : alk. paper) — ISBN 978-089672 -762-5 (e-book) 1. Baum, L. Frank (Lyman Frank), 1856–1919. Wizard of Oz. 2. Self-realization in literature. 3. Literature and morals. I. Higgins, Dusty. II. Title. PS3503.A923W6376 2012 813'.4—dc23 2012013928 Printed in the United States of America 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 / 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Texas Tech University Press Box 41037 | Lubbock, Texas 79409-1037 USA 800.832.4042 | ttup@ttu.edu | www.ttupress.org All song lyrics are reprinted by permission: “Hero” words and music by Walter Afanasieff and Mariah Carey Copyright © 1993 WB Music Corp., Wallyworld Music, Songs of Universal, Inc., and Rye Songs All rights for Rye Songs controlled and administered by Songs of Universal, Inc. All rights for Wallyworld Music controlled and administered by WB Music Corp. All rights reserved. Used by permission. Reprinted by permission of Alfred Publishing Co., Inc., and Hal Leonard Corporation Lyrics from “On the Inside” by Michael Franks from his album “Blue Pacific” Copyright © 1990 Mississippi Mud Music Co. (BMI) Reprinted with permission of composer and publisher. All rights reserved. Lyrics from “A Walk in the Rain” by Michael Franks from his album “Barefoot on the Beach” Copyright © 1999 Twenty-Nine Palms Music Co. (BMI) Reprinted with permission of composer and publisher. All rights reserved. To the Daughter of Mars and the spirit of youth in us all This book embodies the independent scholarship and views of the author. Unless specifically noted otherwise, nothing portrayed in this work should be construed as the views, policies, or positions of any institution where the author has been or is currently employed. ...