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heidilreads's review against another edition
4.0
I wasn't looking for this book and the style of it forced me to relax and let it come to me... I enjoyed the process.
bioniclib's review against another edition
5.0
Did you know there are professional storytellers still at large today? I didn't. While methinks I'd still prefer to read a story (thanks to these ol' bionic ears of mine) I think it's marvelous that storytellers are still out there.
This book is a memoir of one such person. Ironically enough, it traces the year of his life in which he lost his voice due to cancer. He sets up each chapter with a short version of one of the myriad of stories he know and relates it to that chapter of his life. Very good read!
This book is a memoir of one such person. Ironically enough, it traces the year of his life in which he lost his voice due to cancer. He sets up each chapter with a short version of one of the myriad of stories he know and relates it to that chapter of his life. Very good read!
pilateschick's review against another edition
3.0
Not a big fan of folklore, in general, but I enjoyed reading his personal experiences. He's pretty funny and a very good writer. I hope to see more from him the future, sans ancient stories.
book_concierge's review against another edition
4.0
Inspiring and thought-provoking memoir of a storyteller who loses his voice.
spikeanderson1's review against another edition
3.0
The premise is very close to home. I like the original style of the book intersecting folk tales with his story. My one problem that I could not get past is that the author's Yoda is actually a drink fool, and I could not see his advice as worthwhile or his insights. However, it's not my story...
bluestarfish's review against another edition
5.0
Brilliant! A storyteller tells his personal story of a journey and the books is interspersed with short stories. I found this an inspiring memoir, and this not usually a genre I have had much luck with. It did come recommended to me by another professional storyteller so I guess it was never going to be that bad!
heidi_lou_who's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this short, profound book! I'm adding it to my list of books everyone should read! I could easily write a book about all the wonderful things I've gleaned from this read, but that would spoil the journey for all of you, so go read it yourself. :-)
elle_tea's review against another edition
1.0
خیلیها این کتاب رو خوندن و دوست داشتن ولی نه شیوه روایت نویسنده و نه جهانبینیش برام جالب نبود برای همین من این کتاب رو دوست نداشتم
trankin's review against another edition
4.0
Enjoyed the stories from all around the world and how the author tied them to events of his own life. Ultimately, a story of learning how to deal with the curve balls life throws you.