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December stories
World Tale: Choosing (Russian/Romani) How we choose or are chosen can make a big difference in our lives. The stories, Right and Wrong, and A Time of Miracles, reveal the effects of decisions we and others make.
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 After the space was cleared and tents were pitched, the chief was approached by parents who
asked him for help in finding husbands for their three daughters. He summoned all the young men and carefully decided upon the three he thought most fitting. He told them, “Go into the hills and return with whatever you think most necessary for life.”  When I was 14, I began working in my father’s drug store during the two weeks leading up to
Christmas, usually selling cosmetics I never use. If someone needed help or to do odd jobs, I was the person called on. I learned a lot about selling—when to push, when to draw back. I learned a lot about how people acted under stress—yelling, cursing, accusing. I learned to observe, to remain neutral rather than react.  In 1945 my 4th grade class was responsible for creating the annual Christmas Play. I decided to
try out for the role of Baby Jesus. What could be better than lying on a soft bed being adored. When I went home and told my father, his response was quick and clear. “No daughter of mine will play Baby Jesus.” What does it mean to promise somebody something? The Stories, Chamaleh, Lucky Socks, and
A Beautiful Place, explore the power of caring. |
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Nancy King is a widely published author and a professor emerita at the University of Delaware, where she has taught theater, drama, playwriting, creative writing, and multidisciplinary studies with an emphasis on world literature. She has published seven previous works of nonfiction and five novels. Her new memoir, Breaking the Silence, explores the power of stories in healing from trauma and abuse. Her career has emphasized the use of her own experience in being silenced to encourage students to find their voices and to express their thoughts, feelings, and experiences with authenticity, as a way to add meaning to their lives.
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