The Children's Story: A Collection of Stories

James Clavell

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It was a simple incident in the life of James Clavell -- a talk with his young daughter just home from school -- that inspired this chilling tale of what could happen in twenty-five quietly devastating minutes. He writes, " "The Children's Story" came into being that day. It was then that I really realized how vulnerable my child's mind was -- any mind, for that matter -- under controlled circumstances. Normally I write and rewrite and re-rewrite, but this story came quickly -- almost by itself. Barely three words were changed. It pleases me greatly because I kept asking the questions....

Questions like, What's the use of 'I pledge allegiance' without understanding? Like Why is it so easy to divert thoughts? Like What is freedom? and Why is so hard to explain?

"The Children's Story" keeps asking me all sorts of questions I cannot answer. Perhaps you can--then your child will...."

Book Details

Publisher: Dell
Publish Date: Oct 2nd, 1989
Pages: 96
Language: English
Edition: undefined - undefined
Dimensions: 6.72in - 4.15in - 0.28in - 0.11lb
EAN: 9780440204688
Categories: • Literary• Short Stories (single author)• Family Life - General

About the Author

James Clavell, who died in 1994, was a screenwriter, director, producer, and novelist born in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Although he wrote the screenplays for a number of acclaimed films, including The Fly (1958), The Great Escape (1963), and To Sir With Love (1967), he is best known for his epic novels in his Asian Saga.