A humble beginning -- The awakening -- Life on the farm -- The rites of passage -- A new beginning in Salt Lake City -- Back to the country -- California, here I am -- Look for the silver lining -- Welcome to the Mouse House -- The call -- Coming down from the clouds -- The hidden treasure -- Learning from the best -- The turning point -- Welcome to Don Bluth Productions -- The Secret of NIMH's lessons in self-reliance -- Lessons in faith with Dragon's lair -- An American tale's lessons in patience -- Finding family in The land before time -- Making friends with All dogs go to heaven -- Riding through storms with Rock-a-doodle -- Fables and fairy tales, The troll of Central Park and Thumbelina -- The Penguin and the pebble and the stuff of dreams -- From rags to riches with Anastasia -- The perilous path of Bartok the magnificent and Titan A.E. -- New ground to plough -- The windows of heaven open once more -- "Lead on, adventurer! Your quest awaits!" -- The prodigal son returns -- My laughin' place.
Summary:
"After more than five decades in Hollywood, Don Bluth, the man behind some of the most iconic animated films ever made, tells his story. How his passions for artistry, integrity, and his Mormon faith shaped him into the beloved icon whose creativity, entrepreneurship, and deeply-held beliefs entertained, enthralled, and inspired millions across the globe"-- Provided by publisher.
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