“Cory and the Seventh Story” is a children’s book that is to be enjoyed, by children, families and adults. This book by Brian D. McLaren, Gareth Higgins and illustrated by Heather Lynn Harris contains a vital message for all to read, to ponder and to incorporate into our lives.
Cory is a young raccoon who lives in Old Village with his best friend, Owl. As he and Owl set out each day on an adventure through life, they discover that the citizens of Old Village live their lives according to several stories. These stories divide people between “us,” and “them.” Domination, fear and withdrawal are the themes of these stories and they prevent the citizens of Old Village from experiencing the beauty of the world and the people in it. Cory and Owl wonder if there is a better story to live by. They discover that there is when they meet Swifthorse.
Like the writings of Hans Christian Anderson, Dr. Seuss or even Aesop’s Fables, the tale of Cory and the Seventh Story contain truths that can be understood by children and pondered by adults. The book provides rich fodder for family discussions about diversity, inclusiveness and what it means for everyone to be included in “we.”
Cory and the Seventh Story, is a good book and I highly recommend it. If we take its message to heart, we will be changed, we will live differently and we will be freed to experience the beauty of the world and the people in it.
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