"The human soul, in its quest for things that endure, longs for the old stories and the wisdom called forth by old stories," posits therapist Erica Helm Meade. Originating in many cultures, the 65 stories collected here are followed by interpretive comments, suggested uses, and true-life examples of what can happen when a nourishing story is taken to heart. As Meade demonstrates, even the oldest or most unfamiliar of these narratives can shed light on contemporary social, ecological, psychological and spiritual issues.