Little Wave and Old Swell: A Fable of Life and Its Passing - Hardcover

Ballard, Jim; Blanchard Ph.D., Kenneth

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9781582701417: Little Wave and Old Swell: A Fable of Life and Its Passing

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1582701415 ISBN 13: 9781582701417

Publisher: Aladdin/Beyond Words, 2007

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Little Wave and Old Swell recounts a journey across the sea made by impetuous Little Wave and his sage teacher, Old Swell. Their allegorical adventure points young and old readers toward the enduring questions: Where did I come from? What is the nature of life? What happens when I die?

Old Swell's lessons remind us to stop amidst the rush and clamor of life, calm ourselves, and look within. Little Wave's misadventures show us how our noisy, competitive lives can distract us from life's important questions. The book's mantra Don't hurry; don't stop suggests the pace of a long ocean swell as an alternative to today's frenetic tempo.

Written with uncomplicated charm by Jim Ballard -- including original oil paintings by Catherine M. Elliott and a foreword by bestselling author, Ken Blanchard -- this timeless tale is certain to take its place with other classic and engaging parables such as The Little Prince and Jonathan Livingston Seagull.

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About the Author:

Jim Ballard has written a number of inspirational books, including Mind Like Water and What's the Rush? He has coauthored several popular books along with bestselling business guru Ken Blanchard. Teachings of the worldrenown author and yogi Paramahansa Yogananda inspired Jim to write this wave fable. Jim is a business consultant, hospice volunteer, and Big Brother. He lives in Amherst, Massachusetts. Please visit Jim's website at www.littlewave.org.

Review:

"Little Wave and Old Swell is a classic. If you get its message, you will understand the true meaning of enlightenment and freedom."
-- Deepak Chopra author of Power, Freedom, and Grace

"Reading Little Wave and Old Swell I was impressed with the beauty of the writing and the depth and simplicity of the narrative. Its message of 'Don't hurry; don't stop' is one we all could heed amidst the rush of life."
-- Gary Wright composer/performer of "Dreamweaver"

"Enjoy this story. Read it many times. Let it speak to your heart and reintroduce you to the wonder that breathes from everything in the world."
-- Ken Blanchard author of The One Minute Manager

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