Transforming Tales: How Stories Can Change People | Date: 28 April 2011, 03:56
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Transforming Tales: How Stories Can Change People
By Rob Parkinson
* Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
* Number Of Pages: 336
* Publication Date: 2009-03-15
* ISBN-10 / ASIN: 1843109743
* ISBN-13 / EAN: 9781843109747
Product Description:
The power of story in our lives is far from adequately understood in contemporary culture. Equally the therapeutic power of storytelling, how it can quite literally entrance and even heal, has been ignored until recently. "Transforming Tales" reveals the true of impact of stories on our lives and how stories can create feelings of hope, take away psychological distress and even stimulate the immune system.Written by an experienced professional storyteller, this book contains over 90 short stories, from traditional fables to fascinating modern yarns, and allows readers to understand the hidden patterns storytellers use to captivate attention and learn how truths are often encapsulated in myths, jokes and fairy stories. The author focuses on the therapeutic value of stories and how they can instigate real change in people's lives. The book also reveals everything you need to know to create vibrant, memorable, original stories and short metaphors for yourself.This extraordinary journey into imagination and understanding will be an illuminating read for those professionally concerned with psychological and personal change and anyone who wants to learn more about the power and significance of stories.
Summary: Transforming
Rating: 4
The power and joy of story telling is both savoured and explored in this book. It contains a broad selection of folk tales that challenge, encourage and entertain. It analyses elements of stories and discusses ways they can be used in a range of contexts.
Summary: A Treasure Chest
Rating: 5
Rob Parkinson is not only a master storyteller but a man full of wisdom --which he delivers with warmth, humor and compassion.
You'll find here over 90 short stories, from traditional fables to illuminating modern yarns, that highlight --among other things-- how stories can literally heal minds, hearts and limbs. Drawing on the findings of modern neurophysiology, of ancient storytelling traditions and of famed therapists such as the father of modern hypnotherapy, the late Milton Erickson, Rob Parkinson weaves a masterful patchwork that will entrance you...
You'll learn about The Man Who Became Rich Through Dreaming, the urban legend of The Furniture Van, The Man on the Train, The Scientists, The Princess Who Died or the utter shock of the man who finally found the meaning of a very strange-sounding word --Mbala.
You'll also discover the hidden power of stories within stories within stories (such as in The Arabian Nights, which saved the witty Sharazad's head and cured King Shariar of his jealousy), and learn how certain stories, under appropriate circumstances, may even be employed to treat serious ailments such as Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
And, in the process, you'll be delighted to know the story of The Perfect Storyteller, The Wonderful Tapestry, The Tree of Jewels, The Golden Bird or The Sandcastle and the Chest, which holds a very special surprise...
I'd give this book eight stars --which is a magical number. But will have to bend to the rules of this world (one of many possible worlds, as you'll discover reading it) and give it the five that is the maximum allowed.
(By the way, the author, as I discovered, has an entrancing website too --imaginaryjourneys.co.uk --visit it by all means, as it is also a fascinating experience)
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