"The Weaver of Stories" Dr. Asa Don Brown -- Harvard University, Graduate '25

 

Boundaries are...

 

“Boundaries are, in simple terms, the recognition of personal space.” ~ Asa Don Brown

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Domestic Violence

 

Self-Talk

 

RELATIONSHIPS ARE...

 “Relationships are an art form created by two or more individuals who have similar or complementary visions, passions, and ambitions.” ~  Dr. Asa Don Brown 

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Harvard Library - "The Weaver of Stories" by Asa Don Brown

 

Citation

Brown, Asa Don. 2025. The Weaver of Stories. Master's thesis, Harvard University Division of Continuing Education.

Abstract 

The title of this short story collection is The Weaver of Stories. Why, The Weaver of Stories? The word weaver is not a simple word, it is a rather complex word that intersects all aspects of life. For many, the word weaver is most commonly associated with threading material together. For others, the word weaver may be related to the weaverbird, which is part of the finch family. While for others, the word weaver may conjure up a variety of thoughts, perceptions, impressions, and ideas, specific to bringing people together. My stories strive to implement many aspects of this word, by meticulously layering them together to create a unique and individualized experience. While my collection of short stories may not overlap, there is a cohesive idea of overcoming, surviving, and proving personally resilient. The thematic intent of this collection has been to ballast as many perspectives around survival, implicit and explicit, and to extrapolate an underlying tone of resilience, persistence, and resistance. My thesis is a journey through the lives of a variety of characters, both human and non. It explores their angst, heartache, sorrow, and love. As you voyage through my stories, you will witness how I have chosen to weave the very fabric of my unique stories together. The stories are as much about the characters’ lives as they have to do with the stories themselves. Ultimately, the ambition of each of these stories has been to drive home a similar theme of triumph, overcoming and the integrity of the human condition. You’ll be cast into a rich environment of homesickness, nostalgia, friendship, loss, and love. My stories intend to explore the very nature of the biopsychosocial makeup of the human experience, while also examining the intrinsic drive to prove victorious.

 ISBN 9798302134622 

Advisors: Dr. Talaya A. Delaney and Dr. Collier Brown 

Thesis Number 31767753 

Proquest Document ID 3152503153 

Document URL https://www.proquest.com/docview/3152503153

The Weaver of Stories

The Weaver of Stories 

https://www.proquest.com/docview/3152503153