Elif Shafak. Island of Lost Trees (№ 439887)

There was something childish about the need for adults to tell moral stories. Adults kept a naive belief that by telling children an inspiring story - the right story at the right time - you can cheer them up, motivate them to grandiose accomplishments, and generally change reality. However, there was no need to explain to parents that life is much more complicated and multifaceted, and words do not have the magical effect that adults rely on.