Liar: Based On A True Story

Book excerpt: An allegory based on a true story; Liar is about a kingdom caught in the struggle for truth. Opposing voices battle for the souls of the villagers. The Blessing, which brings peace and comfort, and Liar, who brings contempt and shame. "Weak. Ugly. Unwanted. Impossible to Love." Liar's words - thorns filled with poison, find their mark. Sinking under the weight of Liar's tyranny, the villagers begin to lose hope. Change finally comes when a daring young man - an orphan ironically named 'Prince' - comes to their rescue. Standing before the King with courage and vulnerability, Prince reveals what the poisonous thorns of Liar have done to him. When he finds that the King does not reject him, and the woman he rescued is not repulsed by him; Prince finds his courage. Determined the villagers must all be set free; Prince risks his life to expose Liar for who he is - a thief to the still small voice of The Blessing. There was The Liar. There was The Blessing. The kingdom was aptly named¿ Struggle.In a culture that is increasingly isolating, Liar is relevant to this age because it reveals our need for safe and authentic connection. It teaches the strength in becoming vulnerable, the value of authentic friendship, and the need for truth in our day. Using characters that embody kindness and courage, Liar exposes the enemy of our souls and points the way to freedom.