“Without stories we are trapped in a static version of ourselves.”
This week I came across an article about why fairy tales matter by Meg Rosoff, an American writer living in London. Although it was published in The Guardian a couple of years ago, it is still relevant reading today, perhaps even more profound, given the current state of affairs in America, the world, and on Earth.
I was deeply moved by this short essay which is at turns funny, serious, even philosophic. I could summarize for you what Rosoff said, but it is such a good read, you should just read it.
If you are a reader you’ll love it. If you are a writer, you’ll love it even more. It will only take a few minutes and, I promise, it will be time well spent.
In case the link up above doesn’t work, copy and paste this URL in your browser:
https://www.theguardian.com/books/2017/sep/15/meg-rosoff-point-of-view-fairytales
Kelly Wacker 