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Stories shape how we see the world. They steer our choices and quietly build the rules we live by. From ancient marks on clay to the flicker of screens, stories have always been more than just things we listen to. They hold power-the power to light our hopes or hold us in place without us even knowing.
Hidden Hooks: How Stories Snare Our Minds and Move Our World shows how stories have been used by kings, priests, poets, and rebels. Sometimes to control, sometimes to free. It moves through time and across lands-from Gilgamesh's epic to the Dreamtime songs of the Aboriginals, from the masked voices of Delphi to Sojourner Truth's calls for change. It looks closely at stories like the Ramayana and Star Wars, where the lines between good and evil twist and turn. Through voices like Socrates, Sappho, and Rumi, we are invited to question what we're told and to find the truths beneath the surface.
This book asks us to pay attention-to notice the strings that pull and to find the courage to break free. It opens the door to doubt, not as a weakness, but a tool to see clearly. It encourages us to take the pen ourselves, to tell our own stories that set us free.
About the author
Skye Alden is a globally revered author and influential thought leader, commanding expertise in personal development, spirituality, and self-empowerment. With an extraordinary legacy spanning over 130 influential books penned under diverse pseudonyms across numerous genres, Alden has captivated and inspired millions worldwide through his insightful, approachable yet profound prose that combines intellectual rigor with accessible inspiration.His unique authority stems from a multifaceted professional background: a former university lecturer specializing in academic writing, a seasoned business consultant, and a world-renowned researcher whose extensive global travels across continents have forged a truly cosmopolitan perspective enriched by deep cultural immersion and philosophical inquiry. This worldly wisdom allows Alden to deliver unparalleled practical guidance for navigating life's complexities, seamlessly weaving transformative insights into every piece of advice.A multiple award-winner for creative excellence in entrepreneurship, education and art, Alden's illustrious career underscores his multifaceted brilliance and commitment to empowering others.
