The Parable of the Dumbass

by Antonio Scotto di Carlo

Each of us has a dream, and we all know how long, hard and tricky the path to achieving it can be. So it may be wiser to not even start … However, some choose to give it a try. And they go because something pushes them not to give up when obstacles pop up: the examples of those who have made it. They're there on TV, happy and smiling, exhibiting the reward for their sacrifices. They didn’t give up and they made it. So it is possible to make it! Isn’t it?

Genres: Short Stories, Fantasy

32 pages, ebook

First published April 15, 2015

About the author

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I'm an Italian Author because I was born in Italy, so I must be Italian. Then I happened to write a couple of novels, so I started to call myself an Author. Eventually, I dared to have them translated in English... so here I am :)

Reviews

[Stacey · Rating 5 out of 5]

You've got a dream, a passion? To achieve that you can't sit idly and wait for it. It takes work, a lot of hard work. Faith only takes you so far and helps out when the chips are down, but then you better get back to focusing on making that dream come true.

After finishing this super short parable, sit back and think on it. How's that dream of yours coming along? Don't be a dumbass. You can do it.

Thank you Antonio Scotto di Carlo for this free download!

[Majenta · Rating 5 out of 5]

Short, sharp, and may inspire you to give Bunyan's PILGRIM'S PROGRESS another try.

[Sarah Elizabeth]

Free on Amazon -
UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Parable-Dumb...
US: https://www.amazon.com/Parable-Dumbas...

[emma]

I had the honor of helping Antonio edit this quirky, satirical short story. Needless to say, I'm slightly biased, but I think it's pretty good! :)

If you have a free moment, please consider checking this out and leaving a review. The story is only ten pages, and Antonio has provided the free download links in his review here.

[Roopkumar Balachandran · Rating 5 out of 5]

Superb short story with a twist at the end. I enjoyed reading.

[Jessica Ann · Rating 5 out of 5]

Quick and fun read. I was pulled into the journey of the "Dumbass" and it was enlightening. And the end was EPIC!

[Antonio Scotto di Carlo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Essendo io l'autore di questo racconto, approfitto di questo spazio per postare un commento ricevuto su Amazon:

https://www.amazon.it/Parabola-Coglio...

Un'originalissima riflessione sul valore dei sogni, su chi li abbandona alla prima difficoltà, chi coltiva ma alla fine lascia perdere, chi li insegue davvero e si gioca il tutto per tutto per arrivare fino in fondo.
Una piccola perla da leggere e rileggere, non solo perché scritta benissimo, ma anche perché credo che ognuno vi possa trovare un personale spunto di riflessione, pensando ai propri sogni, alle mete ambite e a ciò che davvero rappresentano.

[Majenta · Rating 5 out of 5]

Breve, affilato, e puo farti volere dare un altro tentativo al PILGRIM'S PROGRESS (Bunyan). Perche no?

[Ann · Rating 4 out of 5]

This parable is sure to strike a chord with many readers following a dream. It packs a powerful message into a few pages and almost ends on a note of indomitable hope, only to falter (? ) — not sure, but I think the author could have done better at that crucial point. Nevertheless, he handles language well and shows creative promise that deserves recognition. I wish him well as he waits (but not idly) at the threshold of his Eldorado.

[Denise H. · Rating 5 out of 5]

*** A very thought provoking parable. ***
Parable: a short allegorical story designed to illustrate or teach some truth, religious principle, or moral lesson.
I have read it three times. At the conclusion of each time, I just smile ! ENJOY !
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Un pensiero molto provocante parabola. Parabola: una breve storia allegorica progettata per illustrare o insegnare qualche verità, principio religioso, o lezione morale.
L'ho letto tre volte. Alla conclusione di ogni volta, ho solo sorridere! Godere!
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[Kimberly Hicks · Rating 5 out of 5]

For such a short story, it packs a huge punch! Ouch! This story resonates with me on so many levels because I’m that dumbass that dares to dream. In this story, you have the dreamers, the believers, the faithful, the marchers, the quitters, the movers, the skeptics, and the ones that have self-doubt and eventually succumb to giving up.

I’ve been all those emotions plus some. Think about the dreams you’ve had or still have. How many of you have the balls to see your dream through? Dreams can be achieved, but you must have faith. And with faith, you must believe in the theory of your own success. That’s what this story is all about. Destination Eldorado. Why Eldorado, well, readers, you’ll have to trust me on this one and read this short story about one’s test of wills, strength, faith and belief. As a writer myself, I, more than most, truly get what Scotto di Carlo is talking about. And, if you dare to dream, you too, will soon understand the impact of this story.

The Sexy Nerd gives The Parable of the Dumbass five faithful stars. It’s an incredible story that deals with a sense of self and having the courage to see it through. It’s so easy to give up, but hard to stay the course. I have been to the land of Eldorado and I plan to revisit time and time again. I thank the author for using this beautifully told story in a metaphoric type of way. Simply awesome!

[Rossella Romano · Rating 5 out of 5]

Un racconto poetico, che al di là di quel che il titolo porta a pensare, esprime un concetto profondo: la lunga ricerca di chi, a dispetto di tutto e tutti, continua a vivere inseguendo il proprio Sogno. Molto accurato nel lessico e colmo di immagini evocative e potenti, lo consiglio.

[A Penna Rossa blog · Rating 5 out of 5]

Un racconto intelligente e ben scritto , che fa riflettere profondamente: vale la pena o no partire determinati e tenaci all' inseguimento del grande Sogno, anche a costo di voltare le spalle alla realtà?

[Madeline · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars

I loved the writing style, it’s very captivating and pulled me right in. I had no intentions of turning back. I, too, walked alongside the dumbass.

I just don’t know what to think about the ending. It’s rather sad.

[P.S. Winn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting read. As readers are taken into a story that tells of a never ending search for a dream. I like that the author makes readers think and delves into an age old question of will you find what you dream about and when you do, what will it really be? The author has a unique, inviting writing style that is reader friendly and makes for a quick, but compelling read.

[Ylyth Maeve · Rating 3 out of 5]

Deliziosamente dissacrante, spietato.
Ho apprezzato l'ironia e il messaggio a doppia lettura.

[Kelly Rhodes · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was okay

Nothing profound about the book. It was just okay. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone. It was short so I didn't waste much time while reading it.

[Romaine Heart · Rating 5 out of 5]

Everyone has a dream or a goal in which they desire to achieve. With faith and determination, a daredevil will do what it takes to suceed. Whereas a naive person dreams, but does not follow through.
Are you naive or are you a daredevil?
A beautifully written parable.


La Parabola del Dumbass

Ognuno ha un sogno o un obiettivo che vuole realizzare.
Con fede e determinazione, un temerario farà di tutto per riuscirci.
Mentre una persona ingenua si limita a sognare.
Sei ingenuo o sei un temerario?
Una parabola splendidamente scritta.

[Claudio · Rating 5 out of 5]

Questa è una breve parabola che racconta il cammino di un idealista all'inseguimento d'un sogno, le difficoltà incontrate e i blocchi, fin quando non si rende conto che per alcuni i sogni sono del tutto impossibili da realizzare, compreso per lui, sopratutto se si continua ad essere idealisti. Arrivare a questa conclusione lo porta a maturare e a perdere quella sua naturale ingenuità che l'aveva portato a credere all'esistenza di qualcosa di superiore. Questa è una parabola ironica ma amara sulla vita.

[Deb Diem · Rating 3 out of 5]

The Parable of the Dumbass by Antonio Scotto di Carlo is an interesting little book. It's so short it's hard to write a review, so I'll just say it was a well-written short story. And yes, I felt sorry for the dumbass.

I voluntarily read a free copy of this book.

[Adrien Julious · Rating 3 out of 5]

Eh

Interesting short story about chasing your dreams and having faith. I liked it enough especially the ending but it wasn’t soul shattering like a lot of the reviews lead me to believe it would be.

[Francesco Martini · Rating 2 out of 5]

Una bella idea. Stop.

[Elisa M. · Rating 4 out of 5]

La parabola del coglione … e dello scriddore
Antonio Scotto di Carlo
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Questo breve scritto è composto da due parti, la prima è la parabola del coglione dove l'autore ci spiega con un esempio molto calzante cosa intende per essere appunto un coglione, non voglio anticiparvi nulla, ma vi consiglio di dargli un occhiata… la seconda parte è invece dedicata all'esperienza personale di Antonio nel diventare uno scrittore, la volontà di farlo un lavoro, creare la propria opera ma scontrarsi con la dura realtà degli editori, in particolar modo con colui che definisce gli stessi gli "scriddori"
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Grazie all'autore per avermi avvisata che il suo libro è scaricato gratuitamente su Amazon. Sono diversi i testi che ho letto di Antonio e ogni volta mi lasciano sempre un bel ricordo dei suoi scritti. Questo in particolare mi ha fatto scoprire il mondo dell'editoria, dell'universo che si cela dietro alla scrittura di un libro, delle difficoltà personali ed economiche che molte persone affrontano per realizzare il proprio sogno.
Lo consiglio anche agli altri autori emergenti per condividere un tratto di vita credo comune.
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Grazie mille Antonio

[Cathleen · Rating 5 out of 5]

This short story was an interesting take on the very "Western" idea of chasing your dreams - at all costs. It is a good reminder to live in the moment, even while chasing your dreams, otherwise you miss out on living your life. It was also interesting reminder of the human propensity to categorize things, ideas and especially other people - and the need to put our own self-created labels on them defining certain things/people as "good" and others "bad." The parable reminds us that in categorizing things as good or bad, we actually limit our own prospects. I am looking forward to reading the original version in Italian - once my Italian improves.

[Black Butterfly · Rating 5 out of 5]

THE ROAD TO SUCCESS IS A LONG AND TEDIOUS JOURNEY, LOOKING FROM THE OUTSIDE IT MAY APPEAR TO HAVE HAPPENED QUICKLY. NOT SO! A SHORT VERY DEEP AND MOVING, TRULY A BEAUTIFUL READ. I HOPE YOU REACH ELDERADO, I REALLY THINK YOU’LL MAKE IT IF YOU HAVEN'T ALL READY. ONE BIG THING YOU DO HAVE IS TALENT. GOOD LUCK! ;D
THIS WAS FREE ON AMAZON.