This author is first and foremost a passionate reader, discovering authenticity through writing. After a career in acting, she sought a more genuine path, which she found in literature. Her works delve into introspective themes and personal journeys. Her writing style is insightful, reflecting a deep understanding of the human condition.
With a blend of humor and relatability, this book addresses everyday struggles in a poignant and accessible manner. It offers helpful insights while delivering laugh-out-loud moments, making it both entertaining and relevant to readers seeking guidance in their daily lives.
"Lisa had been working since the age of four, after a man approached her parents at a farmer's market and asked her to audition for a commercial. That chance encounter dictated the next eighteen years of her unusual-- and frequently awkward--life ... Making movies, traveling the world, and meeting intriguing people was fun for a while, but Lisa eventually realized she was living a life based on momentum and definitions of success that were not her own. She battled severe anxiety and panic attacks while feeling like she was living someone else's dream. Not wanting to become a child actor stereotype, Lisa retired from acting and left L.A. in search of a path that felt more authentic to her. In this funny and insightful book, Lisa chronicles the adventures of growing up in the film industry and her difficult decision to leave behind the only life she had ever known, to examine her priorities, and write the script for her own life. She explores the universal question we all ask ourselves: what do I want to be when I grow up?"--Amazon.com