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“An Apple A Day”

By Anita Finley
YES! That’s what we heard when
THE BULLYING PANDEMIC we were kids, but it is more true
today than ever because we have
The story of a teacher who survived a so many poor choices to tempt us.
traumatic childhood and made it her goal You will be surprised to learn what
nutrients are packed into one small
to stop bullying. J is for Jail apple.
It is a “grab and go” fruit (buy or-
Author: Pamela Reynolds — Reviewed by Anita Finley, Gerontologist ganic so you can eat the skin), wash it thoroughly. Eat it whole (not
Bullying has become the word most habits. the seeds please!) or cut up in small pieces to add to other foods for
spoken when it comes to problem Pamela Reynolds, at the end of a quick pickup.
children. So, when I reviewed The the book, uses parables to explain Health Benefits are amazing: Vitamin
Bullying Pandemic by Pamela Reyn- in a very easy way just how import- K, Potassium, Vitamin C, Vitamins A,
olds, I thought it was about children ant simple rules would be better for E, B1, B2, B6. Manganese, Copper,
and its effect on them. Yes, it was. everyone. I have always talked about Polyphenols, fiber, and it’s low in carbs
But, it was so much more. It was an the “golden rule,” but that seems too and calories. WOW!
intimate remembrance of the author’s simple. As you read through all of The best is yet to come! Apples
own bullying by her father the well laid out examples, have been linked to lower risk for
and how it has affected her she shows, with definite heart disease and diabetes. They
throughout her life. Because results why this is truly a may help to prevent cancer. Its compounds help fight asthma and may
of this, she is able to see it pandemic. We know that be good for bone health. Best of all, apples may protect your brain.
from a different perspective trauma is a common term I have a few favorite ways for eating apples.
when she deals with her stu- nowadays, whether it is ex- You’ve probably heard of a Waldorf Salad
(apples, celery, walnuts, and mayonnaise or
dents as their teacher. She perienced by military per- yogurt). Or a quick apple pie without the
discusses many children sonnel returning from battle, dough: cut up apples, walnuts, raisins, cin-
and the reader will surely or illnesses, and we can add namon. Pop into the microwave for 2 minutes
see where they had some of these to that list, bullying. When you see and close your eyes for your quick apple pie.
problems and whether they were han- the author’s cover of her book, the And apples are budget-wise!
dled well. Often it continues to cause child is shown in jail, looking out
these children to bully others, even between the bars, asking for help.
into adulthood. Be sure to read the back of her
On a personal note, I never thought book as she calls it “The Worry Box.”
I was bullied until I was discussing I am fascinated by this idea and am
Pam Reynolds’ book with one of my thinking how I can use it with my talks
cousins. She reminded me how my and interviews. Very compelling!
brother bullied me and why we never I admired Pamela Reynold’s hon-
had a good relationship in our adult esty about her bullying experiences THE
lives. My cousin also told me about that she kept hidden for so long. What PRINTERS
her personal bullying situation and a great relief it was for her to write P L U S !
the lasting traumatic effects took this book and what an important
years to work through. book it is for readers. For sure, as I 2681 West McNab Road • Pompano Beach, FL 33069
The author shares stories of how am reviewing her book, I know there
some of her young students were are those out there who have stories
affected by fighting parents, who to tell. It may require a therapist to
then bullied their children. Ill health help you or someone you know get
symptoms were caused by bullying help. On a side note, Pamela Reyn-
at home or at school. olds wrote another book, Stimpikins,
This book opened my eyes and which is for children, using a stray Beautiful
will yours as to how deep a problem cat who faced down the bully and
bullying is. We must all be aware of it taught us the real truth about love,
and try to find ways to change these life and cats. wholesale printing
About the author:
Pamela Reynolds has a Bachelor of Science to the trade
degree in Early Childhood and a Master’s of
Science in Education with a dual certification in
special education and regular classroom instruc-
tion. She has been teaching over 30 years. She has 2681 West McNab Road • Pompano Beach, FL 33069
also written The Queen and The Princess. She has quotes @ theprintersprinter.com
dedicated her books to her husband, Paul. www.theprintersprinter.com
(954) 917-2773
(To purchase THE BULLYING PANDEMIC, go to Amazon.com)
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