The world abounds in wisdom stories. Some of them offer explanations for who we are and how we came to be who we are. Others offer guidance on how to live, how to relate to one another and how to cope with life's joys and sorrows. Almost all of them can be engaged with at different fields--from the simple delight of a child to the probing of the adult mind and heart in the deeper mysteries of life. The collections brings together wisdom stories from around the world. They are arranged in sections that focus on different aspects of the human reach for truth and meaning.
