The Power of Story
On Truth, the Trickster, and New Fictions for a New Era

What stories have we been told about our existence, our systems, us as a species? And what stories do we tell ourselves? Harold R. Johnson’s powerful last work should be required reading for all of us as we deal with the existential crises facing our societies. A reckoning, and at the same time a he......more

This is such an important read, it feels like something everyone should read if stories are important to you.......more

There are moments, in our fast-paced, technology-driven society where we might forget both the power and the importance of story. Humans are innately storytellers. Science has demonstrated that we comprehend complex topics better through narrative rather than hard data. The Power of Story makes the......more

This book was absolutely stunning. It blew the lid off of everything I thought I knew about story and storytelling, while also confirming for me that waist-deep in the river of story is exactly where I belong. Highly recommended for anyone who engages with storytelling in any way - I learned so much......more

Read this book alongside Thomas King's The Truth About Stories. King Says, the truth about stories is that's all we are. And Johnson says, "I am story. You are story." These two books compliment each other and will encourage you to change your story. Buy copies for those nearest and dearest. You wil......more