| Edition |
First Howard Book hardcover edition. |
| Description |
xii, 210 pages ; 22 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 201-204). |
| Contents |
In the beginning -- In a land far away -- In the days -- There once was a man -- And he went by the name of -- And in his heart -- And it came to pass -- He tucked the treasure deep in his sack -- He picked up the sword -- And there he met -- An old man sat by the side of the road -- The unseen world gathered -- Trouble was bound to come -- And the challenge of his life loomed -- And he was never the same again -- Happily ever after -- And if he's not gone, he lives there still. |
| Summary |
Debbie Macomber has inspired readers with her stories for decades. Now for the first time, she helps each of us to understand that life is a story, part of a grand narrative that God is writing day by day. With chapters that cover the importance of literary elements such as characters, setting, backstory, and conflict, Macomber uses the structure of a story to illustrate God's hand in our lives. Each chapter has a storytelling prompt--a searching question that will help frame our story--and a sidebar that pulls an idea out of the chapter and expands it with practical tips. Once Upon a Time shares Debbie's love of story and helps showcase the big picture of the story God is writing through us. |
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Argues that each individual's life is a never-ending story, and uses the elements of a story to show readers how to understand their lives better, showcasing the "big picture" God writes in each person's story. |
| Subject |
Christian life.
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Autobiography -- Religious aspects -- Christianity.
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Storytelling -- Religious aspects -- Christianity.
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Autobiography -- Authorship.
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| ISBN |
9781451607796 |
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1451607792 |
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