The Oldest Story In the World by Phil Cousineau

The Oldest Story In the World by Phil Cousineau

The Oldest Story in the World is a brooding, daring, idiosyncratic exploration of the secret strength of storytelling, in which Phil Cousineau addresses the central theme that runs through all his work, the transportive power of words. Written as a mosaic of meditations, this lyrical book ranges from a twelve-thousand-year-old Aboriginal tale, to a mystical Viking story, a venerable myth from the Seneca, and a modern parable from the world of house painters in San Francisco. Wrapped around the marvels he has collected from around the world are Cousineau's own edgy ruminations, which illuminate the irrepressible impulse for storytelling.

Phil Cousineau is a bestselling author, editor, photographer, award-winning documentary filmmaker, adventure trip leader, and independent scholar who speaks on a variety of topics including mythology, mentorship, and the soul around the world. The Art of Pilgrimage, Soul Moments, Riddle Me This, and The Soul Aflame are some of his books. Cousineau is the author of The Hero's Journey: Joseph Campbell on His Life and Work, wherein he was a protege of the late Joseph Campbell. He resides in the city of San Francisco, California.