Publisher's Synopsis
Sulaiman's Tails is a vividly written and illustrated memoir, tracing the life of a modern jester in a 70 year narrative arc from cradle to grandfatherhood.
An intriguing collection of more than 150 short stories. accompanied by thematic sketches. The Tails can be read chronologically, by exploring an interlinked segment - or by simply dipping into stories at random! In six life phases Sulaiman's Tails reflects an eclectic journey through childhood, adolescence, adulthood, family, working life, and retirement. It includes evocation of a deeply enriching and challenging phase, as chairman of the international social outreaching, multi-faith based World Subud Association. Following this peak life experience, there follows a time of retirement, recreation and reflection - of which this memoir is a contemplative result.