Seven Secrets of Spontaneous Storytelling: Discover the Magic of Storytelling

Here, in this unique book, is the inside story of a supreme storyteller. Here you can discover how the magic of storytelling is made. -- Michael Morpurgo (from the foreword)When Darinka and Adam unexpectedly meet Dorothy--at first near an old windmill--they embark on a roller-coaster journey that transforms their family through the power of spontaneous storytelling. Dorothy's seven secrets are the magical tools they need to connect deeply with each other in daily life, from playing to shopping, enjoying mealtimes and bedtimes, and from tidying up to resolving disagreements."Everyone tells stories. Although most people would not consider themselves to be 'storytellers, ' we all are. Humans are storytelling-beings. You and I are storytellers, whether we recognize it or not. We share anecdotes and memories, tell jokes, describe experiences, spin yarns. Our lives are made up of stories. We listen to songs, are persuaded by adverts, read books, listen to the radio, understand our history th