The curative power of story

This is a lovely little animated short film, nominated for an Oscar, for anyone with a sympathy towards books and the telling of a story. (Interestingly, I have seen some of Don Miller's 'Storyline' ideas around the interwebs lately - see here and here. I don't blanket endorse all of his material (though I do very much like his writing style), but perhaps there is something in this understanding of your life as a story. The gospel itself is a story, and the bible as salvation history most definitely is.)

The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore

One of five nominations for the 2012 Academy Awards’ Best Animated Short category, this film inspired, in equal measures, by Hurricane Katrina, Buster Keaton, The Wizard of Oz, and a love for books, “Morris Lessmore” is a story of people who devote their lives to books and books who return the favor. Morris Lessmore is a poignant, humorous allegory about the curative powers of story. Using a variety of techniques (miniatures, computer animation, 2D animation) award winning author/ illustrator William Joyce and Co-director Brandon Oldenburg present a new narrative experience that harkens back to silent films and M-G-M Technicolor musicals. “Morris Lessmore” is old fashioned and cutting edge at the same time. (From Bookshelf Porn (excuse the title!).)