My Life Unscripted: Who's Writing Your Life?

by Tricia Goyer

Overview

Using the metaphor of screenwriting, My Life, Unscripted explores relationships in every teenage girl's life-with herself, her friends and enemies, her parents, guys, and with God.

Real-life scripts, screenwriting terms, and timely topics, make this an interesting read for teen girls as they delve into their own inner struggles and outward relationships. They'll also learn the importance of "scripting" their own responses BEFORE challenging life-situations arise so they are able to think about, pray about, and consider how to face these situations before the scene begins. By contrasting real-life with TV or movies, teens will understand they don't have to get caught up in the drama.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781418555122
Publisher:	Nelson, Tommy
Publication date:	09/09/2007
Sold by:	HarperCollins Publishing
Format:	eBook
Pages:	224
File size:	564 KB
Age Range:	13 - 18 Years

About the Author

USA Today bestselling author Tricia Goyer has published eighty books, has written more than five hundred articles for national publications, and is on the blogging team at TheBetterMom.com and other homeschooling and Christian websites. She is a two-time Carol Award winner, a Christy and ECPA Award finalist, and regularly receives starred reviews in Romantic Times and Publishers Weekly. Tricia is a wife to John, a mom to ten kids and a Nana to a growing number of grandkids. Connect with her at TriciaGoyer.com.

Table of Contents

Lights, Camera...Action!     1
Not TV Land (the real deal)     3
Dialogue (the way you talk to yourself)     15
Character Sketches (all about you)     24
On Location (here or there?)     34
Hero's Journey (popularity: getting it, keeping it-for real)     43
Decision (preparing for peer pressure)     53
Inner Conflict (insecurity is something we can battle)     62
Wardrobe (dressing up)     73
Blockbuster Buddies (everyone deserves a supporting cast)     83
The Hottie (need someone to play the boyfriend role?)     92
Admission (what does beauty cost?)     102
Villains (the people you love to hate)     110
The Critic (the harshest judge)     120
The Mentor (wisdom when you need it most)     129
Fantasy (truly out of this world)     138
The Action and Adventure Movie (search for the treasure)     147
The Family Film (wholesome entertainment...or not!)     161
The Worst Horror Movie Ever (facing your fears)     172
Character Arc (a new and different person)     183
Climax (moment of change)     195
Let the Credits Roll     203
Discussion Questions     205
Giving Your Life to Jesus     215
Acknowledgments     217
About the Author     218
Notes     219