Author Kirikino explores the inner lives of children as seen and encouraged by adult family and carers, building from that grounding to the expanse of worldwide issues. She asserts that by recalling one's childhood years and connecting those memories to a view of the wider world, one may develop ideations rejecting the deprivations and disasters of war and poverty and projecting fresh hopes for peace and prosperity. Expanding on this theme, Kirikino offers imaginative letters intended for various persons and organizations, designed to stir contemplation and action. Her overarching theme stresses that war is not merely "out there" but here among us, rooted in fear, spreading destruction and deprivation.

Her letters contain significant questioning: Why should wars deprive ordinary people of life's necessities? And why are humans forced to destroy their planet, which could supply their needs if allowed to flourish? The author's unique approach allows readers to fully embrace their youthful freedom of thought, that innocence and openness to ideas, which, allowed to thrive, would avert the tragedies that world leaders so often initiate. Kirikino's missives urge choosing "people over power." A final letter addressed to "Humanity" presents the dynamic thesis that world events should not result in the need to save the world; they should instead be part of its salvation.

Kirikino has devoted energies to spiritual exploration, particularly as it relates to child protection and interaction, as amply demonstrated in this lively guide. The ideas that abound in her succinct yet stirring prose reveal not only her gifts as a wordsmith but also her deep-seated idealism and desire for improving conditions for children through the dynamic meditations and consequent actions of all adults. Kirikino's words will reach and doubtless deeply affect a wide audience of sincere seekers of genuine betterment, both local and universal.

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