Town Crier
Town Crier
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The use of a compelling story or parables (fables) is a great way to deliver a message. In this book, Wisdom of the Ages, Jim Stovall creates such a compelling story about leaving an enduring legacy and how to find such a legacy.
He invents a story about a king who wants to leave his mark for future generations. The King being very kind and open seeks the counsel of others including the:
- Merchant
- Solider
- Poet
- Farmer
- Physician
- Jester
- Teacher
- Parent
- Traveler
- Town Crier
- Banker
- Hunter
- Historian
- Laborer
- Scientist
- Judge
- Elder
Each of these individuals testifies as to his or her perspective as to what is the wisdom of the ages. After each testimony, the Kind engages in reflection and acquires more insight, but not the answer to the question.
Finally after all of these interviews, the King did not have the answer he was seeking until a small slip of a girl presents a very old and tarnished medallion. The elder reads it aloud with this final message: Wisdom is not in the having. Wisdom is in the seeking. Always seek wisdom and ye shall have it. The King becomes very excited about this revelation and encourages all in the kingdom to embrace the sharing of wisdom.
Stovall's detailed description of each of the witnesses is exceptional. He provides opportunities for each witness to argue a compelling case as to what is the wisdom for the ages. One would think his characters are from the 21st century instead of some time long ago.
From my perspective, there are three central messages within this book. First is simply seek and ye shall find. If we choose not to seek, we shall not find what we are looking for and possibly settle for less than the best. The second message is connected with our ethics and beliefs and how we integrate those beliefs within our decision making process. Finally, one must take action. Just to think without action is nonsense.
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