Table of Contents

Introduction
Chapter 1— The Birds are Squawking
Chapter 2— A Duck Speaks Out
Chapter 3— Ginseng and Other Herbs
Chapter 4— Cymbalene Gets Advice
Chapter 5— Search and Rescue
Chapter 6— The Black Bear
Chapter 7— The Mystery Box
Chapter 8— Two Birds Take a Risk
Chapter 9— The Malicious Malady
Chapter 10— Secrets
Chapter 11— Town Meeting
Chapter 12— Together Again
Chapter 13— The Blacksmith Speaks Up
Chapter 14— Fun and Games
Chapter 15— Lending a Hand
Chapter 16— An Unlikely Twosome or Not
Chapter 17— The Unveiling
Chapter 18— Let it Snow!
Chapter 19— Surprise! Surprise!
Chapter 20— Settling in for the Winter
Appendix A—Type Preferences and “Types” in Contrast
Appendix B—Tips for Becoming More Effective With Opposites
Appendix C—Questions for Reflection and Discussion

Excerpt—Introduction

A True but Fictional Tale of NeverWas

Once upon a time in the land ofNeverWas, (but it might have been) there lived birds of a feather who flocked together and some odd ducks. It was quite common for the townsfolk in NeverWas to walk around saying, “Well, I never,” especially when an odd duck had BIG ideas.

The birds of feather agreed that was an uncommon trait.? Only a dozen folks in the town’s history had behaved the way the newest odd duck resident did. More and more townsfolk commented that these odd ducks were not only hovering around NeverWas, they were landing and taking up residence in the community.

This story could have taken place hundreds of years ago, this very year, or hundreds of years in the future. It could be a big city, a small town, or the story of NeverWas.

The personality types of the characters have lived before, live today, and will continue to live in the future. They are a constant we can count on. Although this tale is fictional, the situations and problems depicted play out in word and deed daily in our lives and those of all the others around us.