Reflections on Life and the Writer's Journey - from a Mamma Mia Perspective - by SC Skillman
Yes I do indeed find some lessons from Mamma Mia on the dynamics of life - and the writing journey. Having recently seen the film Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again , twice, and loved it even more the second time I saw it, I felt compelled to draw out some dynamic equivalents for all of us. Mamma Mia , the first movie, has been accused of being sentimental, idealistic, sugary, unrealistic; and yet the second movie with its fast moving sequences of prequel and sequel I believe is very like life as we all can experience it... minus the extremely skilful singing and dancing sequences of course! Of course all that I write from now on will only be fully understood by those who have seen and loved both movies. And if you haven't seen the second film yet and don't like spoilers... then don't read on! Certainly I identified with young Donna to an extent; I myself travelled to Greece on an extremely eventful holiday with my friend during my first university vacation; and it wa...