You'll Shoot Your Eye Out!

Life Lessons from the Movie A Christmas Story

By: Quentin Schultze

Narrated by: Quentin Schultze

Audiobook includes a special foreword on "Jerry Seinfeld, Jean Shepherd, and Compassionate Humor," by the author-narrator. For the first time, author Quentin Schultze, who taught storytelling with screenwriter Jean Shepherd, reveals the “secret” parables that Shepherd included in his screenplay for A Christmas Story. Now you won't need a decoder ring to learn why the Old Man’s leg lamp is his “trophy wife,” why the bully is named “Scut,” why there is a “Bumpus” in all of us, why Mom and the kids give a “Bronx cheer” after singing “Jingle Bells” in the Olds, and so much more. Take a fun-loving and insightful romp through the 20 life lessons in the Christmas classic, based exclusively on the author’s friendship with Shepherd. Includes trivia questions and a special appendix on Shepherd's 7-step process for telling humorous stories; perfect for teachers, pastors, writers, leaders, and the like. P.S. Turn on your leg lamp to listen to this amazing book at night!

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Loved Quin’s deep dive into The Christmas Story and its fine points!

What A Great Book! Quin captures the why’s of Jean Shepherd’s great movie, The Christmas Story. Thank you for sharing your conversations and insights about Jean. I’ve watched the movie every year since taking my daughters to see it in our local theater in 1983. As the oldest kid who was a vivid dreamer on a farm in Wisconsin, I completely identified with Ralphie. His relationship with the Oldman made complete sense as did the relationship with Mom. My kid time was the ‘50’s but many of the same things were going on around me back then. The coal burning furnace, push button light switches, Mrs. Thompson (my teacher) who taught 3rd and 4th grades in the same room, bullies, fights - it was all there for me. Quin shares numerous insights into his life as well as revealing details into Shep’s. Quin was interviewed by Glenn Beck and I couldn’t wait to order the book! And it outperformed all my expectations. Great job Quin with the book and the performance! Thanks so much!