Big Fish: Lies, Truth, and the Stories We Tell (John 21:25)

Edward Bloom has told stories his whole life—tall tales of giants, witches, and impossible adventures. His son Will, a journalist, wants facts: what actually happened? As Edward dies, Will finally enters his father's world and understands: the stories were not lies but truth told larger. John ends his Gospel: Jesus did many other things as well. If every one of them were written down, I suppose that even the whole world would not have room for the books that would be written. Some truths cannot be captured by facts alone. Edward's stories were his way of saying: life is enchanted, love is an adventure, you are more wonderful than the literal account of your days.