"Storytelling is as ancient as human civilization itself. But the tidal wave of interest in finding family roots, in tales, legends, and myths from around the world, and in understanding the meaning of life through stories is at its peak. Tapping into this fountainhead of popular interest, The Healing Power of Stories offers parched souls a cool, refreshing drink from the wellspring of their own lives. Marked with scars from their past, readers can find healing, as well as the key to true happiness and fulfillment, when they draw upon stories from their own life experience. Using personal vignettes and such popular classics as Huckleberry Finn, the author masterfully interweaves narrative psychology, literature, religion, ethics, and philosophy into a tapestry of hope and personal fulfillment."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved