- 336 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
About this book
A very interesting and unusual book...The central theme of stories for change is challenging and exciting and it offers a good deal of wisdom about working with stories and insights into the stories themselves'
– Mary Medlicott, storyteller, author of Shemi's Tall Tales and Cooking up a Story
'An illuminating account of the stories behind, within, above and below metaphors. The author's style is wonderfully engaging and flows beautifully from start to finish... This book will inspire anyone who works in therapeutic, creative, educational or business settings as well as being a joyful read to those who are fascinated by stories, fables and folklore. - Jaycee la Bouche, hypnotherapist, NLP confidence coach and children's relaxation teacher, Relax Kids
''This is a source of fabulous ideas and insights on the art of storytelling I will dip into again and again. Thought provoking explanations and rich examples are underpinned with biological information all of which flow easily from Rob's huge experience and skill as a storyteller. It seems as if stories really are wound into our DNA.'
– Andy Vass, psychotherapist, coach and author of Teaching with Influence and Coaching and Mentoring for Leaders
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.
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Table of contents
- Cover Page
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Contents
- Table of Stories
- Acknowledgements
- Introduction
- 1. The Natural Storyteller
- 2. The Spanish Game: Guided Imagery and Stories
- 3. The Way You Tell ’Em: The Art and Craft of Oral Storytelling
- 4. Traditional Ways of Storytelling
- 5. Marvellous Miniatures: Making Short Metaphors
- 6. New Lamps for Old: Transposing Stories
- 7. Traps and Treasures: Symbols, Stories within Stories and Metaphorical Literacy
- Notes
- Bibliography
- Subject Index
- Author Index
- Back Cover