Synopsis/Details
Winging It
By Susan Bump
Enter the dark world of mental illness, alcoholism, and abuse with young siblings Scott and Susan. Scott succumbs to the abuse and suffers several nervous breakdowns as a young adult. Susan survives, but only because of her incredible strength of spirit that would not be beaten down and her dream of becoming a horse trainer. Join Susan in her story of triumph after coming perilously close to committing suicide and murder. Her story ends on a high note swimming in the ocean with her surfer boyfriend on a beach in California after a win at Santa Anita. Her story gives hope to us all.
Story & Logistics
Story Type:
Hero's Journey
Story Situation:
Ambition
Story Conclusion:
Happy
Linear Structure:
Linear
Moral Affections:
Innocence
Cast Size:
Many
Locations:
Several
Special Effects:
Weather Simulation
Characters
Lead Role Ages:
Female Young Adult
Hero Type:
Gifted
Stock Character Types:
Town drunk
Advanced
Adaption:
Based on True Events
Subgenre:
Animal, Comedy
Equality & Diversity:
Female Protagonist
Time Period:
Modern history
Country:
United States of America (USA)
Illness Topics:
Psychological
Sport Topics:
Horse Racing
Relationship Topics:
Abusive relationship, Child, Domestic, Family
