Review: Grace Unplugged - Melody Carlson

 

 

Review: Grace Unplugged - Melody Carlson - September 2013

Grace Unplugged , not only a new movie release but first it was a novel written by one of my favourite authors Melody Carlson. When it comes to Christian novels that every teen should read - Melody Carlson is the go-to Author and this book was no different. Grace Unplugged stars Grace Trey , 18yr old daughter of former one hit wonder Johnny Trey now turned Worship leader of their church. All Grace has ever wanted to do is play music and her way, but everytime she gets close -her parents especially her father shuts her down. When an amazing opportunity arises for Grace to get her name out there by remixing her dad's song Misunderstood , she jumps at the chance and is soon chucked headfirst into the world of music - fame and stardom . Is Grace cut out for this life or will she find herself on the outside especially when parts will start to make her question her faith and morals and the way she was brought up. Soon Grace will find in her hands a copy of the book which in the novel -her Pastor Tim wrote it called "Own It" but in reality , the book was written by the amazing Hayley and Michael DiMarco and is a book about owning your faith in all situations. 

This book was an amazing read and looks at the contrasts between the christian world and the hollywood world where exploiting yourself for the name of money and selling records is A-OK.  After reading the book , I now can't wait to see the movie and what's even more awesome is the fact that if you are a music person -then like me, you can hop onto Itunes and download the Movie's soundtrack .

This is one book that should be on all teen's reading list and would make a good study group book as teens start to cross into the adult line and choices arise and many second guess what they have been brought up to believe.