Freeing Your Heart For Love, A Memoir
Submision Type
book
Logline
Freeing Your Heart for Love is a raw, unflinching, memoir about one woman’s journey from abuse to actualization, and the art of finding lasting love and happiness. It showcases how Lorrine’s childhood experiences resulted in a destructive pattern of codependency in different forms.
Genre
Memoir
Short Summary
It was just another weekend with Leon. The week prior, he had been hunting online for the next man to join us in the bedroom. I had no words to tell him that I didn’t want to do this anymore. We were a married couple who had made a promise to each other when we married to love, respect, and protect.
Setting
California
Based on a True Story
Yes
Plot - Premise
Internal Journey/Rebirth
Plot - Other Elements
Meaningful Message
Mature Audience Themes
Sexual Abuse
Main Character Details
Name: Lorrine
Age: 16-45
Gender: Female
Role: Protagonist
Key Traits: Desperate,Educated,Insecure,Obedient,Sexy,Romantic
Additional Character Details
Name: Gary
Age: 49
Gender: Male
Role: Logical
Key Traits: Adventurous,Charming,Confident,Empathetic,Engaging,Faithful,Gracious,Heartthrob,Heroic,Romantic
Additional Character Details
Name: George
Age: 21-52
Gender: Male
Role: antagonist
Key Traits: Aggressive,Crazy,Criminal,Greedy,Sarcastic,Unapologetic,Power Hungry,Villainous,Narcisstic,Manipulative,Secretive
Additional Character Details
Name: Logan
Age: 30-52
Gender: Male
Role: skeptic
Key Traits: Insecure,Modest,Outspoken,Manipulative
Genre
DRAMA
Brief
Lorrine grew up with abusive parents and an unloving home. She gets married at 17 and is a mother by 18, to a cheating husband. She begins to branch out, working on her own career. Her adult life is filled with failed relationships, more children and many life lessons learned until she meets the love of her life.
Overall Rating
GOOD
Narrative Elements
Authors Writing Style: GOOD
Characterization: GOOD
Commerciality: FAIR
Franchise Potential: FAIR
Pace: GOOD
Premise: GOOD
Structure: GOOD
Theme: GOOD
Accuracy of Book Profile
Yes, the book profile accurately reflects the book.
Draw of Story
The story begins with a very difficult moment in Lorrine's life. She is trying to please her husband by sleeping with other men. She doesn't want to do it anymore but goes through with it for him. Lorrine feels shame and regret. It sets the tone for the story and gives a good understanding of Lorrine's struggles with self love and finding her own voice.
Possible Drawbacks
Lorrine's story is not an easy story to read. She goes through a lot of abuse from multiple people in her life. The audience goes on a journey with her through self love and acceptance. It is rewarding at the end. It would be beneficial to explore her life outside of her relationship. She talks about growing in her career, but none of that is shown.
Use of Special Effects
THE STORY DOES NOT RELY ON SPECIAL EFFECTS
Primary Hook of Story
The hook is that Lorrine's unloving childhood set her on a path to accepting abusive relationships in her adulthood until she learned her worth and found true love. I would watch this movie to see this person's journey and growth. The media makes it seem that you need to have together in your 30's when life is a journey and there is not distinguishing age to have it all figured out. Lorrine's story is realistic and relatable.
Fanbase Potential
This wouldn't have a large fanbase because it feels geared towards an older demographic. It leans towards indie film tones. It is all about life lessons and overcoming the trauma of your past. It could still very popular as an indie film.
Awards Potential
This does have awards potential. It is a character driven story that handles hard topics. It is from Lorrine's inner voice and if that is brought through with the right actress, it could garner awards attention.
Envisioned Budget
LOW BUDGET
Similar Films/TV Series
JOY, ERIN BROCKOVICH
What’s New About the Story
The story is original because it is Lorrine's story. She had a rough childhood, married very young, had children and tried to find happiness. Overall, the story is not unique. It's a woman's story of healing from the past and loving herself. There is complete focus on Lorrine's romantic relationships. She had other things going on in her life, specifically, her career, that should be explored. There is little mention of friends, her relationship with her family as an adult or her children as she is trying to figure out her life. That information would present a more well rounded story.
Lead Characters
The lead character stands out because she is relatable. Lorrine keeps trying for love even when she has had terrible experiences. She doesn't have her life figured out and doesn't get her happy ending until she is almost 50 years old. She shows that life is a journey.
Uniqueness of Story
This is a gem because it is one woman's unique story. It could be told in a more dynamic way that would be more impactful.
Possible Formats
Film: Indie, Streaming
Analyst Recommendation
CONSIDER
Justification
This is a solid story that shows the power of change, growth and empowerment. It is inspiring story that shows the strength of woman. The story doesn't have mass appeal at the moment. It needs to show more of her life outside of the relationships because that is not the sum of a women's life.