We are all made up of stories. I read a book last year, called The Unlikely Escape of Uriah Heep. It’s about stories, characters from stories, and how the stories we tell and believe shape us. Although we are, obviously, very real, we are also the stories we tell ourselves – about ourselves and the … Continue reading The stories we tell
Confession: I’ve been binge-ish-watching a TV series the last couple of weeks, which I’ve obviously become addicted to, with full knowledge! I’ve watched two seasons – the 22-episode kind. I do this, sometimes, with good things. Stories are especially dangerous; they provide such a complete world, with well-drawn characters you can come to love and … Continue reading The profound gift of life
Last month I read “The Gift” by Alison Croggon. It’s a young adult novel, but detailed and interesting enough for any age (and shelved in the adult section in our city libraries) – the author has created a whole history for the lands she sets her stories in, like The Lord of the Rings backstory, … Continue reading A different world
Peaceable Treasures 