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The Realities of Make Believe: Play and Cultural Values -- 9

Play: How it Shapes the Brain, Opens the Imagination, and Invigorates the Soul twilight Real Simple magazineFrom a leading expert, a groundbreaking book on the science of play, and its essential role in fueling our happiness and intelligence throughout our lives We've all seen the happiness on the face of a child while playing in the school yard. Or the blissful abandon of a golden retriever racing across a lawn. This is the joy of play. By definition, play is purposeless, all consuming, and fun. But as Dr. Stuart Brown illustrates, play is anything but