Joseph Carrabis, Author Blog – Page 221 – Quite the Life (and all in Times New Roman 10pt!)

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Stories that heal

Good fiction can be a wonderful escape, serving as a pleasurable distraction from our worries and problems. Engaging plots, well-developed characters, conflict, tension, a satisfying conclusion... fiction combines all these elements to grab our attention and entertain us.
Despite appearances though, Joseph's books are not fiction, they are storytelling - stories that heal.
Since man has existed, the art of storytelling has existed, and while it serves many functions, one of its primary applications is as a tool for healing. Storytelling can help us make sense of our own experiences and emotions, they can give us more control of our lives, and ultimately they can lead us on a pathway of personal growth.
Joseph's books may seem to be fiction, but that is only a thin cloak worn over their veracity. Just below the surface, these are authentic and true stories of people experiencing deep traumas, great adversity and crushing hardships. They are also authentic and true stories of people who manage to survive, overcome and grow from those wounds.
In truth, Joseph's books are magic mirrors that reflect our own stories back at us in a way that feels approachable, engaging and safe. In their guise of fiction, the myriad of characters not only entertain, they also connect us with our own challenges and with our shared human experience. Within the pages you may discover some of your own stories reflected back at you, and that may lead you to your own understanding, healing and growth.
Joseph's books are stories that heal.
- Dan Linton, fan

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