The Moon in the Well: Wisdom Tales to Transform Your Life, Family, and Community
Therapist Meade (Tell It by Heart: Women and the Healing Power  of Story) argues persuasively that counseling alone is not  enough to heal ourselves; storytelling is also important because  "there comes a point when personal story requires mirroring  through myth." Meade shows how we can spark inner healing and  better everyday dialog by rekindling myths and folk and fairy  tales that teach universal truths. She also ponders the origins,  importance, and "how-to's" of storytelling, illuminating core  issues such as rites of passage, reverence for nature, and the  wisdom of elders. Anthologies of folklore are common, but  Meade's keen reflections from life experience and her clever  suggested uses for the tales set this work apart. Rich with  interpretations of personal and social themes, her collection of  63 ancient tales from around the world will successfully convert  readers into storytellers. Although the book lacks  illustrations, an interesting theme index aids the reader in  locating stories about similar issues. For psychology  collections of public libraries. Lisa Liquori, Syracuse, NYCopyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.