Book Review: Role of a Lifetime—Lucinda Secrest McDowell

Finding Out How to Play Your Part

By Lauren Yarger
God’s is directing the script he’s written for our lives, but how do we audition for the role we are to play, learn our lines and develop our character?

These are some of the clever questions addressed by Lucinda Secrest McDowell in her latest book “Role of a Lifetime: Your Part in God’s Story.” (B&H Publishing 2008).

“Role” is an absorbing read, not only because of the practical and wise counsel McDowell offers, but because of the performance art theme linking all of the teaching. McDowell expertly weaves her own experiences, lessons from her walk with the Lord and biblical stories with examples from books, film and theater productions to create a perfect mesh of practical application.

The idea of approaching God’s part in our lives from a theatrical angle appeals to anyone involved in the arts, but McDowell’s insightful treatment of each of the elements, followed by some thought-provoking questions, make for one of the best personal growth studies available on the market, whether you relate to the arts or not.

McDowell takes readers through the process of playing the role in which they have been cast including:
• Auditioning for the part
• Studying the script
• Determining whether or not you’re the hero
• Acting against a villain
• Knowing your backstory
• Staying sharp when the plot thickens

“Role” is an inspiring and helpful script for how to embrace our role and have a dramatic impact while playing it. You can purchase the book here. For more information about the author and her Encouraging Words ministry, click here.
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