THE AAKOWA PARABLES – VOL II
The Aakowa Parables Vol II feature 9 stories by Sid Aakowa. Footnotes of wisdom and inspiration are offered to readers for each engaging work.
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(Preview) The Wise Man of The Hallawaya
Synopsis: In the story The Wise Man of the Hallawaya, we explore the forces that pull us back ‘home’, and what drives us to leave in the first place. As you read, join in the community conversations about this topic.
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(Preview) The City Still Has Life
Synopsis: Our society is quick to dismiss those that have made mistakes in their past, but The City Still Has Life is a story that makes a statement that says no matter what you’ve done in your past, there is an opportunity for redemption. As you read, join in the community conversations about this topic.
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(Preview) Assignment: Identity Crisis
Synopsis: Knowing where you belong is important, and that has a lot to do with being aware of your own culture and family history. Without that information, though, how do we define who we are? As you read, join in the community conversations about this topic.
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(Preview) More Than A Dream
Synopsis: How far are you willing to go to follow your dreams? What are you willing to sacrifice? In More Than A Dream, everything is at stake for our main character. As you read, join the community conversations about this topic.
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(Preview) The Real Fight
Synopsis: The Real Fight is a story about self-confidence, or the lack of it. Especially as we get older, we are quick to compare ourselves to the younger generation, or to the younger version of ourselves. In doing so, are we being fair? As you read, join the community conversations about this topic.
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(Preview) Lost
Synopsis: We only seem to pay attention to the things that matter when it’s possible to lose it; and life often throws curveballs our way to test where lie our priorities. In the story, Lost, we are in the shoes of those who must put everything aside for the sake of what matters most. As you read, join the community conversations about this topic.
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(Preview) The New Black Kid
Synopsis: In history, there was a time where segregation between the black and white communities was normal and acceptable. The New Black Kid pays homage to the black students who crossed over into white schools for the first time. As you read, join the community conversations about this topic.
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(Preview) The Summons
Synopsis: It’s easy to connect with people over the internet, but without meeting them in real life, impossible to know who those people truly are. Sometimes, the evil that lurks on the other end is worse than you can ever imagine. In the story, The Summons, we are reminded of this truth. As you read, join the community conversations about this topic.
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(Preview) Missing for Christmas
Synopsis: During the holidays are when the absence of loved ones is felt the most. In this heart-warming Christmas tale, Missing for Christmas, those who are missing family or friends during the holiday season, are encouraged to think of things a different way. As you read, join the community conversations about this topic.
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