of economic decline and loss, or war-time devastation. The stories shape the cultural memory of the community. And if you have a part in that story—a story of your own that connects to the community story—then you belong. People know what you are talking about when you tell your story. 3. Through stories we express and pass on moral values. What stories do parents tell their children in your country? Of course, many children’s stories are just for amusement and entertainment. But often stories pack
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