Stories are essential for growth and healing, and furthermore to overcome past experiences. The power of stories to heal and transform is a central theme of both Birdie and Medicine Walk. Through the art of storytelling, the characters find their own truths, reconcile their pasts, and resurrect their spirits. As they recount their experiences, traumatic memories are transformed into empowering narratives that guide them to a place of peace and hope. The healing that results speaks to the sacred relationship between narrative and identity, revealing that we are shaped by the stories that we tell ourselves and others. “Its all we are in the end. Our Stories.” (Wagemese 103)
In both of these novels, healing is achieved through listening to
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The power of stories to heal and transform is a central theme of both Birdie and Medicine Walk. Through the art of storytelling, the characters find their own truths, reconcile their pasts, and resurrect their spirits. As they recount their experiences, traumatic memories are transformed into empowering narratives that guide them to a place of peace and hope. The healing that results speaks to the sacred relationship between narrative and identity, revealing that we are shaped by the stories that we tell ourselves and others. “Its all we are in the end. Our Stories.” (Wagemese …show more content…
The relationship between father and son grows stronger as stories unfold. Stories shared on their travels strengthen their bond. For Frank learning about Eldon’s stories were a form of medicine, healing and reassurance. One of these stories was when Eldon explains to Frank the origin of their last name, “Starlight,” which represents storytellers and teachers: “They say nights like this bring them teaching’s and stories back and that’s when they oughta be passed on again” (Wagemese