Story
History, myth, fable, counter-narrative … old tales and modern versions … memories and remembrance
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This online scrapbook is still (July 2025) evolving, still a draft for consultation and feedback, not a finished product. After further reflection, and in the light of comments , suggestions and contributions from others, it will in due course, hopefully, be expanded during 2026 and further tidied.
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INTRODUCT0RY
Where Are We? - story about story
History Matters - tales and takes over the centuries
The Secret Reservoir of Values - the nature and uses of stories
FABLES, LEGENDS, RIDDLES AND MYTHS
The Visiting Moon - returns and reminders
Daring to Fly - dreams and destinies
The Elephant in the Empire - naming, aiming, framing, proclaiming
Foundations - the king and the four advisers
Skies Change but Souls Don't - the two teachers
Letting Go - this holy and beautiful land
Coming of Age - weeping, laughing, living, growing
CRITICAL INCIDENTS
Stuff Happens - so what do we do next?
Between Differing Worlds - Young, Muslim and Citizen
Nightmare - I don't care
TRIBUTES AND BIOGRAPHIES
Ranjit Arora, Finding a New Life
Gerry German, a Sort of Splendid Torch, 1928-2014
Karamat Iqbal, Dear Birmingham
Gus John, Taking a Stand
Fuad Nahdi, tribute to a great teacher, 1957─2020
David Ruddell, a brave pioneer, 1944-1990
Anne Yarwood, Nature, Planet, Projects, People, 1934-2023