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SOAR: A Soul’s Quest follows a young eagle on a quest for self-discovery and spiritual enlightenment. What inspired the setup of your story?
Soar’s journey acts as a metaphor for all human existence and builds on the themes of our international award-winning first book: The Legendary Quest: For Professionals Seeking Inner and Outer Excellence and Authentic Fulfilment.
In working together, we envisioned creating a body of work that reflects our views and collective philosophy on life, which we believe is rarely reflected in the prevailing media and cultural messages that people tend to receive.
I truly believe that there’s a Soar in some capacity in all of us. All of us are capable of living the best possible lives we can and becoming the best versions of ourselves. So, the idea of Soar came from the verb soar. We evaluated hundreds of words, but that kind of stuck in the end as we could find none better.
There’s a lot of literature in the modern world about how eagles are really special. They live in communities. They can fly enormous distances without moving a wing and they are among the highest-flying birds. It gave us a great fabric for the story because we practically wanted the reader to soar on the wings of the eagle and experience the wonder of our world.
Is there anything about Soar that came from yourself or your life experiences?
Yes, many parts of Soar were inspired by our journeys. It embeds real life experiences all through the story. So many of our readers have also found the same.
The story of Soar is, we believe, broadly applicable to human experience across the globe, regardless of all demographic and social factors. This story is for everyone, regardless of age, race, gender, or any other identifier. The story is equally applicable for, and to, any preferred pronoun.
What were some themes that were important for you to explore in this book?
Soar highlights several critical issues and conflicts we collectively face! Soar experiences challenges with authority, hierarchy, cognitive rigidity, and lack of growth as well as xenophobia in his community. Soar’s journey highlights many conflicts (within and outside us) that we face and then provides an approach to resolve them. Soar’s journey highlights the importance of growth mindset, openness, willingness to accept alternative perspectives, and seek wide and vivid life experiences to enrich oneself. Further, the journey highlights the importance of grit, resilience, continuous growth, acceptance, gratitude, and forgiveness. The journey challenges the reader to reflect and assess their own cognitive biases and presumptions!
What is one thing you hope readers take away from your book?
We truly hope that readers embark on their own authentic journeys of life and recognize that the journey is at least as important as the destination.
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SOAR: A Soul’s Quest, is the stirring story of a young eagle who sets out in quest of self-discovery and spiritual enlightenment. So come and sail on Soar’s wings! Like most fables, the narrative unfolds as a series of encounters with inspirational creatures who teach Soar critical life lessons. Ultimately Soar learns, as psychologist Dr. Jillian Rigert puts it in her testimonial-“what it means to live a life true to himself and teach others to do the same.” Soar comes to learn the importance of self-discipline, intuition, altruism, trust, and interdependence.
Soar: A Soul’s Quest
Fables possess a unique charm and elegance in storytelling, artfully weaving narratives that resonate with our lives through inventive and personality-rich characters. SOAR: A Soul’s Quest exemplifies this tradition. Authored by Christopher Morris, Ketan Kulkarni, and Francis Yoo, the book delves into the classic fable format with a contemporary touch. Centering on a young eagle grappling with a pivotal choice — the comfort of its familiar home versus the allure and dangers of the wider world — this tale echoes the thematic depth found in classics like “The Little Prince.” While its narrative can be seen as a journey of self-discovery and growth, its universal appeal lies in the personal interpretations it invites from each reader.
What elevates SOAR further is its visual storytelling. Reeva Kulkarni’s illustrations are not merely complementary; they are integral, bringing the story’s fantastical elements to life in a way that is both accessible and enchanting. This synergy of text and image enhances the reader’s engagement, allowing them to immerse themselves fully in the world of the fable. The prose is poignant, balancing emotional depth and the whimsical charm intrinsic to fables. Its appeal is broad, capable of touching readers across age groups with equal profundity.
For those who find themselves at life’s crossroads, uncertain of their choices, this book offers a reflective journey, reminding us that insights often come from the most unexpected sources. Despite its brevity, SOAR is a book to be savored. Readers are encouraged to take their time, allowing each chapter to resonate and reveal its impact. This is a story that stays with the reader long after the last page is turned, a testament to the enduring power of a well-crafted fable.
SOAR: A Soul’s Quest is a beautifully crafted fable that weaves meaningful storytelling with captivating illustrations. Its universal themes, coupled with the emotional depth of its narrative, make it a timeless read for an audience of any age. This book doesn’t just tell a story; it invites reflection and self-discovery.
Pages: 192 | ISBN : 1990137393
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