Let Your True Self Shine
BIOGRAPHICAL MEMOIR RELIGIOUS DRAMA SUSPENSE/THRILLER YOUNG ADULT MYSTERY ROMANCE
2000s,Contemporary,1980s & '90s
Nathalie Johnson
Submision Type
book
Logline
A child suffered through an unthinkable trauma then being forced into an impossible situation as a young bride. At one low point, she descended into a darkness she thought she would never emerge from. Doctor's remarkable encouragement of being alive after an overdose propelled her healing journey.
Genre
Biographical,Memoir,Religious,Drama,Suspense/Thriller,Young Adult,Mystery,Romance
Short Summary
And there I am, still in the womb, still forming into a little baby girl, screaming in pain, though unheard, because someone is kicking me. Who hates me so much that he wants to hurt me, that he wants me dead?
Setting
Colombia, New York, and Iran.
Based on a True Story
Yes
Plot - Premise
Internal Journey/Rebirth,Quest,Tragedy
Plot - Other Elements
Coming of Age,Happy Ending,Meaningful Message
Mature Audience Themes
Substance Abuse
Main Character Details
Name: Nathalie
Age: 20's
Gender: Female
Role: Protagonist
Key Traits: Adventurous,Aspiring,Badass,Charming,Confident,Faithful,Gracious,Educated,Leader,Naive,Strong Moral Code,Sophisticated,Sexy,Obedient,Modest,Religious,Selfless,Romantic,Decisive
Additional Character Details
Name: EX
Age: 30's
Gender: Male
Role: Antagonist
Key Traits: Aggressive,Confident,Greedy,Insecure,Unapologetic,Blunt,Power Hungry,Narcisstic,Masculine,Manipulative,Sarcastic,Charming,Sexy,Decisive,Crazy,Seductive,Romantic
Additional Character Details
Name: Zoroaster
Age: 40's
Gender: Male
Role: protagonist
Key Traits: Adventurous,Aspiring,Charming,Confident,Empathetic,Engaging,Faithful,Gracious,Leader,Religious,Masculine,Modest,Skillful,Sophisticated,Funny,Honorable,Heroic,Selfless,Outspoken,Romantic,Strong Moral Code
Additional Character Details
Name: Mom
Age: 17
Gender: Female
Role: antagonist
Key Traits: Badass,Complex,Confident,Leader,Unapologetic,Outspoken,Blunt