Struggles of the Soul
Submision Type
book
Logline
The story is fictional, set in a South Florida community. Hal meets a young family of 5 and becomes a friend to each member as the plot unfolds. Hal coaches one of the teen boys to become a high school leader and pro football player. Johnny goes off to Iraq and comes back a hero with a black-eyed ..
Genre
Action,Family,Romance,Young Adult
Short Summary
It was a beautiful autumn day in the park and we'd just finished devouring everything in the picnic basket but the napkins... My wife, Marge, lay with her head in my lap reading and watching Jen, our 9 year old. "Honey, look at the man on the bench by the willow tree. . . . football game results.
Setting
South Florida Neighborhood. Football in the park. Fishing trip into central Georgia.
Based on a True Story
No
Plot - Premise
Other,Quest
Plot - Other Elements
Coming of Age,Happy Ending,Philosophical Questions,Meaningful Message
Mature Audience Themes
Information not completed
Main Character Details
Name: Hal
Age: very young 60
Gender: Male
Role: Mentor
Key Traits: Masculine,Charming,Confident,Engaging,Gracious,Visionary,Romantic,Educated,Honorable,Strong Moral Code,Religious
Additional Character Details
Name: Jennifer (Jen)
Age: 9
Gender: Female
Role: Sidekick
Key Traits: Funny,Strong Moral Code
Additional Character Details
Name: Jimmy
Age: 13
Gender: Male
Role: logical
Key Traits: Adventurous,Masculine,Aggressive,Charming,Decisive,Skillful,Leader
Additional Character Details
Name: Johnny
Age: 15
Gender: Male
Role: sidekick
Key Traits: Adventurous,Charming,Decisive,Romantic,Heroic,Educated,Honorable,Leader