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My Life as a Book Meme

As if I didn’t have enough things to do today, the day before Christmas, I decided to write a meme. (As if you had nothing else to do, but play along.) But in the days after Christmas, when things have settled down and life is sweet, I’d love to hear your answers.

Confession: After writing up the questions, I’m a little reluctant to answer. So for all you brave of heart, have at it!

To play along just copy this meme, along with this link back here, and invite others to join along. I’d love to see how far this meme reaches!

If your life was a book, what Genre would it be and why?

Definitely Women’s Fiction. With childhood divorce and insecurities, a wacky, yet lovable dysfunctional family all set in NY, what else could it be…besides a Janet Evanovich comedy.

Would it be a stand alone or a series?

Hum, I’m already stumped at my own question. I definitely see a generational series. Something like writing the stories of my grandmother, mother, sister, myself. All women’s fiction with similar themes.

What would the title of your life’s book be?

Another tough question , I thought about The Pursuit of Happiness, but that’s already been taken, then there’s Sin’s of Thy Father, think that one’s been overdone, how about Roses are Red? I can definitely write a series using that as a first title.

What’s the spiritual theme of your book?

No matter how much we crave attention and unconditional love from those around us, only Jesus is able to give us the love and acceptance we desire and need.

What would your goal be?

To be accepted and loved, unconditionally.

What’s the motivation for your goal?

A series of rejections in life from childhood divorce, to losing good friends, boyfriends, etc.

Who’s your hero?

I’ve never written Women’s fiction and not sure if there HAS to be a certain person as a hero. But I’d have little heroes along the way like my 7th grade Math teacher who invited me to his Baptist church. My Assemblies of God Youth Pastor among others.

But underneath the surface, my hero would be Jesus.

What’s your conflict?

I haven’t fully grasped the concept that Christ is the one who should fill this need in my life, and I still crave acceptance and unconditionally love from others.

Who’s your antagonist?

My self, members of my family.

Where are you in your life’s book? (The beginning, middle, end, have you reached your black moment, are you into your resolution?)

I’m past the black moment. At least in the first couple of books in the series, but I see a new book/chapter opening up with my mom moving to town. There might be some issues that need to be worked out between mom, sister and me. That should make for interesting reading!

Is there a happy ending?

Definitely! Just not sure how it all ends…yet.

And now what is a Meme without a tag:

Georgianna

Rachel Anne @ Home Sanctuary

Tricia Goyer

Mary at Homesteeped Hope

Heather @ L’Chaim

Katrina @ Callapidder Days

Beck @ Frog and Toad 



Categories: Meme/Quizes |December 28th, 2007 |

12 Comments

  1. Mary

    Oh my, you’ve put me up with quite a few great bloggers! Thank you! I’ll be musing on this one for a while!

  2. Leticia

    Ooops! I just finished a meme from a friend.
    I will definitely do this one next week.

    I love the questions! And looking forward to answering them.

  3. jen

    Hi Im a regular reader of Leti and Mary’s blog
    I really like “the spiritual theme of your book” answer
    have copied this meme and shall do it in a few days time
    thanks

  4. Rachel Anne

    Oh, wow. And I thought I was done thinking for 2007! Now you’ve given me something to work on!

    This will be fun…..

  5. Georgiana Daniels

    This looks like fun! I’m going to work on it for next week’s posting.

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  7. jen

    done and it was interesting thanks:)

  8. Holley

    Hi Gina,
    Thanks for the warm welcome and for visiting
    windycorner. Definitely plan to do the meme…just
    as soon as my brain gets going again. I’m suffering from
    brain numbness due to too much entertaining, decorating,
    and traveling. See you soon!
    Holley

  9. SharonB

    Gina~

    My first visit here and have enjoyed my time. This meme looks very interesting. I’ve often thought of this very thing writing my life story-not that I’d ever truly do it. But I think this would be fun. I’ll copy it and do it in a few days…after some thtough! :-)

  10. SharonB

    Well I WAS going to wait…but hubby was watching a football game so…I did the meme! It was harder than I thought-but fun to do!

  11. Georgiana Daniels

    WOw, I sure had to think on this one!!!!

  12. Beck

    I just got the email you sent me about this! I can’t do it today, but I might be able to tomorrow.
    Thanks for tagging me! And happy new year!



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