The moth stories book

Occasional magic the moth the art and craft of storytelling. And other stories by elliott mabeuse english paperback book f at the best online prices at. The moth is a nonprofit dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling. Eventually the moth became a hitthe podcast was transformed into something of a phenomenon. A wonderful new book, the moth presents all these wondersgathers 45 stories from the last two decades. The moth, and adapted to the page to preserve the raw energy of stories told live, onstage. The moth and pen world voices festival present jenny allen. The first book collecting 50 of these stories, simply titled the moth, was published in 20. Stories of wonder, fear and kindness from the moth the.

Moth stories can be seen as part of the oral tradition dating back to homer, but the personal nature of the tales and their air of spontaneity. An unbelievably awesome collection of fifty true stories, the moth is the first book that ive read that i can unabashedly, enthusiastically, recommend to. The storytelling movement has led to a book, which gathers 45 tales that attest to the startling variety and travails of human experience. Just a microphone, a spotlight and room full of strangers. The moth showcases storytellers who share tales that run from heartwarming to hilarious. True stories about reallife heroes from the moth reader. The moths, and other stories focuses on the lives of chicana women of various ages and backgrounds. Humorous, heartbreaking and true stories told live on stage.

Stories from the moth since its launch in 1997, the moth has presented thousands of stories told live and without notes by everyday people. Burns, catherine, gopnik, adam, burns, catherine, green. True stories about facing the unknown crown are international bestsellers. The book has some of the stories i heard on my iphone, but i believe the choice of stories to publish was based on the authors.