Fable Review

The Wisdom of Our Burdens, Vol. 1: From Debt to Deliverance
by Ruth Theobald Probst
ISBN-10: 0975342207
Review by Heather Froeschl

We all have burdens in our lives, it is from these burdens that we learn our life's lessons and discover the potential to grow. It is essential that we grow as human beings, thus we can assume that our burdens are really gifts of opportunity. At least that is the basic message of Ruth Theobold Probst's book, "The Wisdom of Our Burdens."

In a very unique style, Probst allows the reader to tag along on Avery Victoria Spencer's journey within. Avery is a very successful bank president who has some very big issues when it comes to her own personal finances. There are deeper problems, which fuel her immense debt, and no one can help her but herself. Avery must learn where her issues lie in order to deal with them. Her journey begins in a locked castle keep.

Through the fable of Avery's castle, the reader will become aware that these are problems that most of us face. The problem is making ourselves come face to face with our burdens, for unless we can do that, we will not learn from them and they will blossom into even bigger burdens to bear.

"The Wisdom of Our Burdens" is an interesting and helpful read. It will instill personal reflection and encourage the reader to look into their own castle dungeon.