The Magic of Metaphor

by Nick Owen

This work is a collection of stories designed to engage, inspire and transform the listener and the reader. Some of the stories motivate, some are spiritual, and some provide strategies for excellence. All set out to promote positive feelings, encouraging confidence, direction and vision. The stories contained in "The Magic of Metaphor" focus on values, responsibility, and leadership in all its forms. They have been specially selected to promote change in people's ideas, attitudes, beliefs, visions and behaviours. These stories act as reframes, challenging and disturbing our existing frames of reference, recharting our accustomed maps of the world, and shifting us away from our limited thinking towards new learning and discovery through the use of effective metaphor. As a result, we are encouraged to understand our world from a new perspective, and are provided with powerful ways to generate greater choice in our lives. Containing 16 suggestions (or tips) for effective storytelling, advice on organization, style and storytelling skills, and a selection of stories that can be adapted and developed, this work is a sourcebook for counsellors, health workers, psychologists, professional speakers, managers, leaders and NLP practitioners, as well as for teachers, trainers, therapists.

320 pages, Paperback

First published January 8, 2001

Reviews

[Lee Avery · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent read just for the stories

This is one of those books that is immensely useful to therapist and layman alike.

Simple reading each of the metaphors without considering their application is an education in itself and the way the book has been put together within its own metaphor makes this an easy read.

If you're a parent and want something to read your (older) children, these stories are great and can be fascinating starters for conversations.

[Sarah Lameche · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was not as good as I was expecting. From the reviews on Amazon I thought it was going to be great or even amazing! sadly it was just O.K. There was literally just one story that I really liked and turned the corner for future reference. Handy I suppose if you have a good memory (I don't) and want to pass the tales on to others. I also found the 'magician' part rather irritating. Alright to take on a bus ride.

[Greg Giersch · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great stories from different eras cultures. Nice connection to leadership.