Twenty books. Two films. One throughline.
For about twenty years, Susy Flory has chased down the stories of unforgettable people — living close to the bone, taking chances, finding grace. Here’s a selection of the books and the films they became.
Stories worth telling.
Selected books & films
Jesus Was
Susy’s recommended book to order now: a thought-provoking, accessible exploration of who Jesus was and what his life reveals. With Scott Johanningsmeier.
The Lost Writers: Uncovering Women’s Voices in the Biblical Era and Beyond
Women who wrote in the ancient world, including that of the Bible, have been overlooked. This is a truth ripe for uncovering, studying, and reckoning with … and for many of us, a revelation that is something to celebrate, and to emulate!
A recommended example of the kind of immersive, emotionally grounded memoir Susy writes. An Irish village, a man who lost his way, and the rescue donkeys that led him home. With Patrick Barrett.
Distinctive among Susy’s books for becoming a Lionsgate feature film released in theaters nationwide. Written with Scott LeRette.
The most commercially successful book Susy has written—a story of a blind man, his guide dog, and the triumph of trust at Ground Zero. Written with Michael Hingson.
Astronaut Scott Parazynski — the only person to fly in space and summit Everest.
A young woman's remarkable journey out of darkness in Haiti. With Megan Boudreaux.
Great stories translate across genre.
Two of Susy’s books have been made into films, two more have been optioned, and the stories keep finding new audiences.
The Unbreakable Boy
A major motion picture from the Erwin Brothers, Kingdom Story Company, and Lionsgate — directed by Jon Gunn, starring Zachary Levi and Patricia Heaton. Based on Susy's book with Scott LeRette: the raucously tender story of a boy with a rare brittle-bone disease who joyfully embraces life, and the father he transforms.
View on IMDbMy Paintbrush Bites
Based on Susy's book Painting With Metro, with Ron Krajewski. Directed by Joel Pincosy — a 'Best of Fest' selection at the Palm Springs International Short Film Festival and a multiple-festival award winner for documentary, cinematography, and audience favorite.
Thunder Dog
Susy's most successful book, written with Michael Hingson, is still selling and is used in schools, colleges, and community reading programs. The story has been translated into more than fifteen languages, adapted for the stage, and optioned for film.
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