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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Source for Stories!,
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This review is from: Musings: Tales of Truth and Wisdom (Paperback)
Linda Ford's Musings, is a wonderful compendium of stories from all over the world and is perfect for anyone who is interested in culture, mythology, and story telling.The book is divided into six sections: Community, Love and Family, Resources, Room for Improvement, Beauty and Virtue, Wisdom and Foolishness. These stories are drawn from eighty cultures. Just a few cultures I spotted at random: ancient Greek, the Maidu people of California, Russia, New Foundland, India, Japan, the Bulu people of West Africa. Many of the stories are anecdotal or proverbial. That is, they lack detailed description and often make a point about life or nature. For example, "The Two Bald Men" recounts a French fable of two bald men who fight over an ivory treasure seen at a distance. The fight is so violent that the winner loses most of the rest of his hair. Then he discovers that item he has fought so hard for is an ivory comb. This is book is an excellent reference for anyone looking for thought provoking story ideas or to discover the different or common values of various cultures. |
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Musings: Tales of Truth and Wisdom by Linda M. Ford (Paperback - Apr. 2000)
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