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Whether we are male or female, young or old, a young boy's search for respect is something we can all relate to. The search for significance is an innate desire that permeates our choices, even though we don't always realize it. Especially when what we bring to the table (our natural strengths) aren't so obvious and positive attention isn't so automatic. And so it was with Curio. This is a story of an adolescent's search for himself, told through the bedtime talks between a single, widowed father and his son. Not only does it portray a healthy relationship between father and son, it uncovers many of the paradoxes associated with our search for a respectful identity. Each night, Dad spurs his son on like Jesus would have, with just enough insight to prod Curio's desire for more. Until finally, Curio surprises his father with wisdom straight out of Heaven itself.
About the author
Mike Harris grew up in Australia. He earned a bachelor's in engineering, with a focus on designing technology, at the University of Queensland. He has lived and worked in many places since, as a project engineer, community worker, technology trainer, and vocational education manager, though his finest achievements are his two sons who run the best café in Adelaide. A health scare brought about many radical changes in his life. One of them was becoming a storyteller. 'The Dream Walker' is his first written story.
