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Reviewed by Inga Buccella for Readers' Favorite
I wonder if you have ever read a book like The Ships We Sail by Janet Helen Fix. These are 'Modern Fables for the Unfinished Soul.' Twelve short tales featuring an animal or thing remind us, rather than tell us, what we already know. A whimsical illustration accompanies each capsule of wisdom. At the end of each one is a moral of the story. Fables with titles like The Letter the Spider Spun offer insight into different aspects of ourselves. Some are poignant, some inspiring, and all are meaningful. At the end of the book is a helpful glossary of symbolism and a short synopsis of each fable.
I have never read a book like The Ships We Sail by Janet Helen Fix. I realized this when, from the very first story, The Fox and the Empty Bundle, I began to cry. The fables feature characters who act as mirrors, memories, and maybe even life guides when we didn't even know we needed them. I appreciate the storytelling talent the author has for grown-up 'children,' like me. Some fables in the book touched me more than others. Out of the twelve, four had me weeping, but in a good way. I found the most powerful one to be the last, The Owl at the Crossroads. The fables are entertaining and thought-provoking. This collection will be enjoyed by anyone who wants or needs to read a little treasure of a story or two about themselves. I found that these fables are best read slowly.
