A STORY TO CHANGE THE WORLD

I wrote the words that make up The Sword That Saves story. But the story is not mine. I, like you, am its Guardian.

It is my responsibility to write the story that is given to me and to tell everyone about it. Of course I also benefit financially. My dream is to make enough money one day to be able to commit myself full-time to writing the story. But even if I make not a penny as its writer I will not stop writing the story nor sharing it with the world. Because I believe that it is a story that can change lives.

We live in a beautiful world but not one without suffering. There will always be Light and Darkness but that does not mean there will always be suffering. If The Sword That Saves is anything, it is a story about ending suffering. It is a story that might open the eyes of the readers to the possibility of living their lives without suffering. That is why I write the story. That a reader might suddenly forget what they know, and know what they have forgotten: know that they are the 'ocean.'

So, as a guardian like me, how can you help? Well first, thank you for wanting to help! I'm deeply grateful. Now here are the practical steps you can take:

1. Write a review

There is nothing more helpful to an author that you love than to write a review. If you go to the Amazon store where you bought the book then you will be able to write a review. Please do! Here's some links to The Osawa Scrolls on a few of the Amazon stores to help you. If you bought it on a different store then please go to that one.

Amazon USA: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08779KZQF
Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B08779KZQF
Amazon Canada: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B08779KZQF

Goodreads is also a helpful please to leave a review:
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/30115248-the-sword-that-saves

Thank you!

2. Tell your friends, family and teachers

Word of mouth is still the most powerful way to spread the story. Maybe you could suggest it for your class to read or for a book club?

3. Ask your library to get copies

Libraries are vital for getting the book into the hands of those who cannot afford to buy the books. If you are at school then see if the school library will bring it in. If they agree to have it but cannot afford it then please contact me directly at ambrose@ambrosemerrell.com and if I can then I will send copies directly to your school library. Also try your local library and request copies.

4. Have me talk at your school

Time and technology allowing, I can talk at your school. I've done talks and shown some aikido via Skype to entire schools or by actually coming to visit in person. It's great fun for me and for everyone participating. If you'd like to do that then talk to your teacher and they can contact me. I'm very busy writing the story so I cannot promise to be able to do it. But if I can then I will!

4. Anything else you can think of!

If you have any other ideas then go for it. If you need my help then contact me: ambrose@ambrosemerrell.com