Philip J Bradbury

My Whispering Teachers

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Produktbeschreibung

"Playful, profound, and unforgettable-Philip J. Bradbury is a master of the modern fable." "A collection to savour: one story will make you laugh, the next will move you to tears." "These whispering teachers remind us that truth often wears the mask of fiction." "Each tale is a mirror, showing us our follies, our hopes, and our capacity for kindness." "Bradbury's words arrive like a warm breeze-gentle, surprising, and full of light." In My Whispering Teachers, Philip J. Bradbury invites readers into a world where stories are not just entertainment but gentle instructors, arriving on the midnight wind to whisper wisdom, laughter, and wonder. Blending humour, poignancy, satire, and profound insight, this collection of short tales reminds us that fiction often carries truths deeper than fact. From the whimsical to the deeply human, each story stirs the imagination and nudges the heart. A lost story drifts through the universe searching for a willing pen; a man is burdened by his golden belly-button and journeys the globe to rid himself of it; a shy librarian learns to see her beauty through the eyes of love; a spoilt daughter is taught the gift of giving; and an apocalyptic reimagining of Australia and New Zealand paints a future both absurd and sobering. Bradbury's storytelling is playful yet sharp, blending fables with modern parables. In one tale, a company collapses under the tyranny of a leader who prizes being "right" above love or reason. In another, a refugee's prison-cell reflections shine with unexpected peace and faith. Satirical twists on fairy tales-such as Snow White and the Seven Paper Hangers or Greedylocks-sit alongside tender explorations of vulnerability, love, and human resilience. Threaded through all is the presence of the "Whispering Teachers"-those unseen zephyrs of creativity and truth that visit the author in the night. They remind us that stories are not mere diversions, but vessels carrying the timeless wisdom of the heart. Whether comical, surreal, or soul-stirring, each piece leaves the reader smiling, reflecting, and smiling again. My Whispering Teachers is both entertainment and meditation, a book to savour by the fire or in a quiet moment of pause. Bradbury's style-wry, lyrical, and compassionate-encourages us to look beyond "facts" and to listen to the deeper truths hidden in stories. These tales are mirrors, showing us our follies, our fears, our laughter, and our capacity for kindness. At once light-hearted and profound, this collection demonstrates Bradbury's gift for sculpting words that amuse, unsettle, and inspire. In a world full of noise, these whispering teachers call us back to ourselves, to wonder, and to the joy of story

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Philip J Bradbury
• Seitenzahl: 290
• Erscheinungstermin: 26. März 2019
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 17mm
• Gewicht: 412g
• ISBN-13: 9781764122726
• ISBN-10: 1764122720
• Artikelnr.: 75587195

Autorenporträt

I am a writer (20 books), publisher (25 books & a magazine) and teacher/trainer for 25 years - accounting, business, men's groups, AIDS and personal and spiritual growth. I've also spent time with several indigenous elders and wisdom-sharers to receive information from as many perspectives as possible. The more people I've talked to, the more similarities there are in their stories. ... they all point to this moment of disruption to expose and expunge the untruths, in order to move to the next 2,400-year period of Caring, Connection and Communication. Therefore, I'm here to help you cope with the current changes so you can create your higher life in order to create the community we all long for ... and know is coming. Summary list of writing/publishing experiences: ¿ Writer of 20 published books, ¿ Publisher of books ¿ Commissioning Editor for Business Books ¿ Publisher of national magazine, ¿ Website Editor/Writer ¿ Columnist for magazines in four countries, ¿ Editor for national magazine, ¿ Reporter for weekly newspaper, ¿ Professional freelance writer, proof-reader and editor for clients in Australia, Czech Republic, Norway, Slovenia, Germany, Romania, Arabia, Britain, Canada and America. I spent 20 years in a boring job to impress my father. I finally realised he wasn't impressed with an accountant son so I slunk sideways into business coaching and teaching and wondered why I'd avoided what I loved for so long. 20 years later, I still love teaching/coaching and have done it ever since, in different countries and in different guises: * Business coaching in NZ, UK and Australia * University lecturing in NZ and UK * Personal development workshops in NZ and Sth Africa * Grief counselling in NZ * Men's groups in NZ * AIDS workshops in Sth Africa From time to time, I played in other occupations, just because I could: * Busking * Building houses * Truck driving, reporter/photographer for a newspaper * Magazine columnist then editor * Magazine publisher * Commissioning editor of books * Writer of 20 books (to date) I've become a Jack of all trades, master of some and a Master of Change, so can help you with your change. Along the way I picked up some qualifications: * BBS - Bachelor of Business [Economics & Accountancy majors] degree. * ACA - Qualified Accountant. * CAT - Certificate in...