The paths we take in our lives are not predetermined, but are shaped, to a large extent, by the stories we tell about ourselves and what has happened to us. If our stories emphasize the negative aspects, failure, and destruction, then we become weak and powerless.

However, if we learn to narrate our lives in ways that empower us, we can alleviate pain and soothe sorrow and anguish. The book at hand provides valuable guidance on how to reclaim our uniqueness, free ourselves from normative reasoning and limitations, and confront the effects of trauma, abuse, failure, grief, and aging.

In an understandable manner and with references to real-life incidents, David Denborough invites us to embark on the journey of rewriting our lives, through stories of strength, courage, resilience, and ingenuity.