Storytelling and community.

2. Narratives can help build, shape, and maintain a
community.

3. Stories not only move us emotionally, but also explain
people’s actions and have a moral dimension.

4. Family is an important institution for narratives…

5. The greatest promise of lifestory sharing lies in its
potential to build and renew communities.

6. Rediscovering the power of telling stories…

7. The practice of storytelling has a long association with
building relationships at the community level.