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- The Way of Oz: A Guide to Wisdom, Heart, and Courage
- Book
- 2012
- Published by: Texas Tech University Press
summary
You’ve met them in your own life: the influential mentor who made a difference. The public servant whose energy and dedication were an inspiration to all. The business leader who overcame adversity and succeeded in an admirable endeavor. The visionary who drew an entire community or organization together. You may not realize that you’ve also met them in a classic of American literature and cinema. Veteran educator Robert V. Smith adopts the virtues of the beloved and familiar characters from the Wizard of Oz stories, along with the trials and triumphs of their creator, L. Frank Baum, as a road map for personal and professional growth. The magical archetypes of the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman, the Cowardly Lion, Dorothy, Toto, and the Wizard guide readers—especially those preparing for college and career—to a deeper understanding of lifelong learning, loving, serving, and leading. Smith blends Baum’s fascinating biography and publishing history with practical advice and philosophy drawn from a rich array of sources. Further, the book’s chapters are enhanced with rich video content linked by interactive codes. For seekers and teachers alike, The Way of Oz opens the door to an imaginative, inspiring journey and challenges all aspirants to make a difference in their work and world.
Table of Contents
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- Title Page, Copyright
- pp. iii-iv
- Enhanced Video Content
- pp. ix-x
- Acknowledgments
- pp. xiii-xiv
- Introduction
- pp. xv-xvii
- I. Oz and Its Creator: Inspiration for The Way of Oz
- II. The Way of Oz and Learning
- 4: Learning and Reading
- pp. 69-75
- 5: Learning and Writing
- pp. 76-87
- 6: Learning and Communicating
- pp. 88-109
- 7: Learning and Traveling
- pp. 110-119
- III. The Way of Oz and Loving
- 8: Loving: An Integrated Perspective
- pp. 123-124
- 9: Loving and Others
- pp. 125-133
- 10: Loving and Place
- pp. 134-138
- 11: Love of Learning and Self
- pp. 139-144
- IV. The Way of Oz and Serving
- 12: Serving: An Integrated Perspective
- pp. 147-149
- 13: Serving Others
- pp. 150-152
- 14: Serving the Nation and the World
- pp. 153-158
- V. The Way of Oz and a Focus on the Future
- 16: Personal and Institutional Planning
- pp. 164-174
- 19: Personal Responsibilities
- pp. 186-189
- VI. The Way of Oz and Humility
- 20: Humility: An Integrated Perspective
- pp. 193-196
- 21: Humility among Other Virtues
- pp. 197-201
- Bibliographic Essay
- pp. 225-229
- Works Cited and Consulted
- pp. 231-243
- About the Author
- p. 261
Additional Information
ISBN
9780896727625
Related ISBN(s)
9780896727397
MARC Record
OCLC
868219536
Pages
288
Launched on MUSE
2014-01-01
Language
English
Open Access
No