May 17th, 2010
Most of the time, real life stories don't work out like the fictional ones - It's not so cut and dried. Robert Munsch, who has delighted children and parents alike with his wonderful books, has recently admitted to a decades-long struggle with bi-polar disorder and substance abuse. It's tough to reconcile the man with the myth - Here's a story on his recent public admission.
It is important to remember that Munsch's contributions to the literary world are not discounted by his personal challenges. Lewis Carroll (author of Alice in Wonderland) was an opium addict, which hasn't stopped his work from inspiring and influencing millions of children.
As someone who grew up with Robert's stories, and had the chance to see him perform live at our local library's storytime, I choose to support him and the great works he has created over his lifetime, regardless of the troubles he has faced or the future struggles he will endure.
Thank you Robert Munsch, for everything you have given the children of the world.
-Skratch
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