THE MAX CHRONICLES PRESENTS THE STORYTELLER: THE STORYTELLER

Book ID/图书代码： 14935607B11106

English Summary/英文概要： The story is about a man named Ross and his introduction to and close friendship with Maxwell Winston Stone in Denver in 1998. When Ross, a struggling real estate developer, first met Max he thought him an ordinary man; however, from that day forward he quickly learned that Max was, instead, an extraordinary human being. At first blush, Max’s life experiences appear similar to those of most of us. He pursued various occupations and endeavors and suffered sadness and loss commonly experienced by most other 74-year-olds. But in mid-life Max discovered the power and importance of reading, and he vigorously pursued this new interest. Each room in his home was stacked floor to ceiling with countless books he’d read, some several times. Through reading Max changed the course of his life. He nurtured and applied his faith and wisdom gained from his many sad and challenging life experiences and problems, from those of the people he met and came to know, and from reading. People drawn to Max told him their troubles and problems. In response Max told a story or a parable. Most came from the Bible and literally thousands of other books, from his experiences and from those people shared with him, from inspirational speakers, philosophers, from histories of many cultures, from his observations of and interaction with mankind engaged in life’s daily pursuits, from his study of human nature, and from stories told to him over his many years. Storyteller Maxwell Stone didn’t preach and rarely gave direct answers. Rather, his stories and parables helped listeners to see their predicaments in a different light and allowed them to arrive at their own solutions. Each story and parable applies one or more principles of many of the world’s religions or of basic universal, moral and humanitarian beliefs. They lead the listener to more clearly understand how to get a deeper and richer understanding and meaning of life and how spiritual, moral and ethical convictions can, in a practical way, be practiced everyday. In addition, the book shares the collective knowledge imparted through the listener’s problems, Max’s responsive stories, quotes and parables and the spiritual principles taught through them, and he describes their interrelationship and the common spiritual thread through the spiritual fabric weaved by them. Through interaction between Max and his listeners, including Ross, the book imparts the spiritual principles and dynamics of changing lives, of living practically while applying religious principles, humanitarian morals and ethics in a way that will greatly enrich one’s life. His response to questions about the source of his power is never direct. He answers with stories that illustrate the characteristics of spiritual commitment and living: enjoyment of life’s blessings, harnessing our energy, persistence, how we respond to and interact with others, overcoming prejudice, the nature of hate, the optical illusion of how we see ourselves, the genesis and nature of change, of honesty, of the nature of service and leadership, of appreciation, about the foundation for our values, about not being afraid of failure. And Max performs other astonishing miracles. Ultimately, in his unique fashion, he leaves it to the reader to discover and experience the spiritual catalyst that makes daily, practical, spiritual living possible. A reading of this book will leave the reader with no doubt as to the identity of that spiritual element that gives meaning and purpose to human life. Carwile writes in a simple and direct style. The story is sprinkled with humor, pathos and uncommon insight. It appeals to people of all faiths. The story of Max Stone as told by Ernie Carwile will teach and inspire. I heartily recommend it. http://www.decaturdaily.com/decaturdaily/books/051106/book1.shtml Carwile’s first book, THE MAX CHRONICLES presents THE STORYTELLER 1 received national acclaim from the prestigious Library Journal who compared it to Mitch Albom’s, The Five People You Meet in Heaven. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/product-description/0975285416/ref=dp_proddesc_0/104-8379521-2603934?ie=UTF8&n=283155&s=books

Chinese Summary/中文概要： Ross是一名房地產開發商，因緣際會下認識了Max。剛開始，Ross還以為Max只是個平凡人，因為他的人生就像普通的七十四歲老人一樣，辛勤工作了大半輩子，最後卻仍要面對悲傷和失落。直到最後，Ross才慢慢了解，Max其實是一位謙虛的智者： Max在中年發現知識的力量，此後家中便到處堆滿了書，也改變了人生的方向。Max透過閱讀，以及自己與他人的接觸來增長智慧，並以寓言故事開導向他求助的人。大部份的寓言故事源自聖經，其餘則是由Max與他人的經驗，或是曾讀過的書中而來。Max並非直接告訴求助者該如何決擇，而是經由寓言故事，讓求助者以不同角度面對困境，進而找出最佳的解決方式。每一個故事包含了各種宗教教義與道德教訓，帶領讀者重新深入思考生命的真諦。

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About the Author/作者介绍： 身為知名作家，Ernie Carwile經常現身於各大媒體，包括美國廣播公司(ABC)的「早安美國」(Good Morning America)、「新聞內幕」(Inside Edition)、美國有線電視新聞網(CNN)，以及美國丹佛的電視與廣播節目。現年五十六歲的Ernie與妻子Mary Cathering Carwile居住於丹佛。 從墓地推銷員、到世界第一大煤礦開採公司皮博迪集團(Peabody Coal Mine)的貨車司機、美國空軍軍官，再到重量級的拳擊手和房地產開發商。對Ernie Carwile而言，生活原本只是為了餬口。但在歷經迭宕起伏，他終於找到了生命的一線希望，並取得美國Iliff School of Theology的神學碩士學位，不過Ernie這位主任牧師仍覺得自己缺少了「心靈寄託」。 Ernie Carwile——from a truck driver for Peabody Coal Mine, a disabled Veteran for the U.S. Air Force, to a heavyweight boxer and real estate developer, his life seemed like it was only touch and go attempts at survival. Lost and broken, Ernie found a glimmer of hope, which led him to complete a Master of Divinity from the Iliff School of Theology, and the Senior Pastor at Various something was still lacking. What he craved was a "livable spirituality." As a celebrated author and master storyteller, Carwile has been featured exclusively in the national media including Good Morning America, Inside Edition, CNN, and several Denver television and radio shows. He lives in Denver with his wife, Mary Cathering Carwile

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