The Parable of Miriam the Camel Driver

by Murphy Daley

When Miriam discovers the big city, she wants to find her spot in the action. She brought her beloved lute with her, but playing music feels insufficient. An unexpected friend teaches her to be a camel driver and opens up her world. But nothing ever stays the same. Miriam has to go further to search for what she needs. Must she in fact become a slave to have security? And how can she meet others’ demands for camel drives, find time for her lute and stay true to herself? Answers can be very hard to find, and even harder to accept.

128 pages, Kindle Edition

First published July 2, 2006

About the author

Murphy Daley has been writing stories, poems and essays since she was a child. Born Elizabeth Green in Anchorage, Alaska, she moved to California in her early 20s to finish college.

Never imagining that her ordinary life would be interesting to others, she submitted an essay to a writing contest there. She won the humorous essay award, and found her voice. Her stories drawn from life have entertained many since that time, developing a circle of fans.

She lives with her family in the foothills of Los Angeles county and is always working on her next project.

Reviews

[Alison Clarke · Rating 4 out of 5]

A unique odyssey as Miriam tries to create a place for herself in the world--by becoming a camel driver. Some beautiful descriptions are in this story such as "She imagined they had maps behind their eyes." Obstacles, hardships are faced, but many important lessons follow. The Parable Of Miriam The Camel Driver was a memorable read.

[Jay Bhattacharya · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was written by a good friend of mine. It's an excellent first novel of self discovery.