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Black Sheep and Kissing Cousins: How Our Family Stories Shape Us,New
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When someone says, at a holiday dinner table, 'Oh, those Lawrence cousins lose control all the time,' or 'the Davises always had more talent than luck,' you can be sure there's a lesson being passed along, from one generation to another. Who tells stories to whom and about what is never a random matter. Our family stories have a secret power: they play a unique role in shaping our identity, our sense of our place in the world. The give us values, inspirations, warnings, incentives. We need them. We use them. We keep them. They reverberate throughout our lives, affecting our choices in love, work, friendship, and lifestyle. Elizabeth Stone, whose grandparents came from Italy to Brooklyn, artfully weaves her own family stories among the stories of more than a hundred people of all backgrounds, ages, and regions clarifying for us predictable types of family legends, providing ways to interpret our own stories and their roles in our lives. She examines stories of birth, death, work, money, romantic adventure all in the context of the family storytelling ritual. And she shows how stories about our most ancient ancestors may provide answers at milestone moments in our lives, as well as how stories about our newest family members carve out places for them so they will fit into their families, comfortably or otherwise. Upon its initial publication in 1988, Studs Terkel said that the book is 'A wholly original approach to an ancient theme: family storytelling and its lasting mark on the individual.' Judy Collins noted that 'Elizabeth Stone's marvelous book on family myths and fables is irresistible. It lets us in on our own secrets in a provocative and exciting way.' And Maggie Scarf wrote, 'What a clever topic, and how beautifully Elizabeth Stone has written about it! I recommend Black Sheep and Kissing Cousins for everyone who has ever been raised in a family.'
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Black Sheep and Kissing Cousins'? A: The main theme of 'Black Sheep and Kissing Cousins' is the significance of family storytelling and how these narratives shape our identity, values, and understanding of our place in the world.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Black Sheep and Kissing Cousins' is Elizabeth Stone.
- Q: When was 'Black Sheep and Kissing Cousins' published? A: The book was published on November 30, 2017.
- Q: What is the page count of the book? A: The book contains 280 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is 'Black Sheep and Kissing Cousins' suitable for all ages? A: Yes, the book is suitable for readers of all ages, as it explores universal themes of family and storytelling.
- Q: What kind of stories does the author include in the book? A: The author includes a variety of family stories, including those related to birth, death, work, money, and romantic adventures.
- Q: What did Studs Terkel say about this book? A: Studs Terkel described it as 'A wholly original approach to an ancient theme: family storytelling and its lasting mark on the individual.'
- Q: Can I use this book for a family storytelling project? A: Yes, 'Black Sheep and Kissing Cousins' can serve as an excellent resource for understanding and developing family storytelling projects.
- Q: Does the book provide insights into interpreting family stories? A: Yes, the book offers ways to interpret family stories and understand their roles in our lives.