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Parables are the language of the soul. Every tradition understands the unique capacity for stories to convey feelings and virtues , in a way that is non-didactic, non-confronting, and yet marvellously effective, somehow bypassing the mind, and heading straight for the heart. LIVING IN HARMONY - Stories For Life, for Kids and for Adults! Donna Jacobs Sife is one of Australia's leading storytellers, a published writer and social activist, who has been telling stories in schools around Australia and the world for over a decade. |
Increasingly, the theme of her multi-cultural performances has been that of non-violence, conflict resolution, overcoming fear of difference, welcoming the stranger, and developing the qualities that make for a noble character. She has been featured on ABC Radio National many times, on the Spirit of Things, Encounter, and Radio Eye, and in 1997 she received the National Storytelling Award at the one and only time such an award was offered at the Australian Storytelling Festival.
These are some of her best stories, developed over the years, for children from 8 to adult, held together by one story The Blind Man and the Bird. This story gives context to the stories it holds within it, through the conversation between one wise, blind man, and his younger brother-in-law. Their relationship develops as the stories unfold, and the listener is able to witness the process of understanding that occurs between them, whilst being entranced by stories from different traditions, that have taught us all the secrets of humanity since the beginning of time. Llew Kiek is an accomplished musician, composer, musical director and producer, and is regarded as one of the key contributors to 'World Music' in Australia, and in 1999 World Music Instrumentalist of the Year. Accomplished in rock, folk, and medieval music, he has performed extensively, winning 2 ARIA awards, and 6 ARIA nominations. Contact Donna Jacobs Sife Mobile: 0417241418
Email: donnajacobsife@optusnet.com.au
Visit Donna Jacobs Sife's Website
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| "Living in Harmony" Artwork by Jean Hartman
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"Donna's stories enter right into the world of children, although there is no age group that will want to miss this wonderful way to learn. Here we are given such a rich gift, a graceful yet powerful way to master the tools to lead a meaningful, good life. Every one of us, lest we lose our way, need these stories to guide us back to the sacred path."
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Dr Stella Cornelius, AO, OBE.
Founder/Director, Conflict Resolution Network
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"Buy 'Living in Harmony’ for all your friends who care deeply about the world and want to make it a better place." |
Sue Alvarez, secretary Australian Storytelling guild.
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| "Superb demonstration of a Master Storyteller in action. You will not find a better, wiser, more compelling example of the best that storytelling can offer anywhere in the world." |
Helen McKay, President Storytelling Guild, Australia
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| "Myths are not true the way Maths are true - but Myths have a grander purpose, to point beyond the way things are to the way things ought to be. Children's stories do the same, and although they seem unbelievable at first, Donna Jacobs Sife knows they point to to the kind of wisdom that can help us make a better world."
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Rachael Kohn, presenter ABC Radio National, The Spirit of Things
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