Flipping the Script Lib/E: Bouncing Back from Life's Rock Bottom Moments

by A.J. Gibson

Live Through the Life is complicated and messy, but every now and then life gives you a syndicated talk show on a major network--and then fires you for being "all icing and no cake." Then it sends your born-again Christian sister to take you out to lunch on your birthday, only to tell you she suddenly believes you can pray the gay away and that you should've used your time on the show you were just fired from to do more for Christ. Then, because there's always another "then," you receive a tax bill from Uncle Sam that almost sends you out your tenth floor bathroom window . . . literally. Luckily, AJ Gibson chose to step back from that open window and share his struggles, rather than succumb to them, because, well . . . not today Satan! He knows what it's like when life feels like a never-ending roller coaster, and in his self-help book Flipping the Script, he doesn't sugar coat the truth. After all, this isn't Hollywood, errr . . . anymore. Know You're Not AJ's journey from a closeted gay boy from Ohio to that guy people kinda, sorta recognize from TV and Hollywood's biggest red carpets seems glossy, but the truth is anything but. In Flipping the Script, AJ shows how his life has been a series of personal roadblocks and rock bottom moments. Every time he thinks he's in the clear, he finds a new way to crash and burn. Let's just say insecurity was once a pretty close friend of his, so he knows what you feel like whenever you find yourself scrolling social media comparing yourself to others. Really, he does. Luckily, he's a pretty smart guy and moderately witty, always finding his way out of life's rock bottom moments--and you can too! Turn Bad Situations AJ has a gift for shifting his perspective, turning crappy situations around and finding a way to persevere each time the world seems to be telling him he was born to fail. Through all of the mess, all of the hardships, he somehow manages to keep a smile on his face and a roof over his head--even if he really has to stretch his dollar to do it. He also knows that we all have problems that we have to work through, and he's here to help. The true stories in Flipping the Script will make you laugh, encourage you to keep fighting for happiness and inspire you to turn your own rock bottom moments into your proudest accomplishments! Feel AJ's Hollywood situation may be unique, but his struggles are definitely relatable. After all, you'd be hard-pressed to find a person who has achieved success without problems--especially in the LGBTQ community. As a proud gay man working in the entertainment capital of the world, AJ's personal and professional stories will leave you feeling empowered and a little less defeated. Flipping the Script will give you the strength to overcome your own personal roadblocks and live the life you were created to live. In his book, AJ shares tips and tricks in the form of "Script Rewrites" at the end of each chapter that will help you persevere and find your true purpose. He'll show you how to shift your perspective to find the beauty in not only life's high points, but more importantly, in life's rock bottom moments. Flipping the Script will rip your heart out, make you want to fight somebody, and leave you feeling like you can solve world hunger--all in a single chapter. After listening to this self-help book, you feel deeply connected, knowing you're not alone in your struggles; have simple, real world tools to help you bounce back and live the life you were created to live; and see yourself as the wonderful, creative, capable human being that you have always been--but perhaps forgot somewhere along the way.

Audio CD

Published September 15, 2018

About the author

AJ was the host of the nationally syndicated daytime talk show Hollywood Today Live on FOX, he has sat next to Kit Hoover as a guest co-host on Access Hollywood Live and has appeared regularly on Good Day LA as both an anchor and entertainment correspondent! You can also catch AJ sitting next to the ladies of The Talk on CBS and just recently AJ co-hosted multiple episodes of The Wendy Williams Show!

Thanks to his relatable "guy next door" personality and strong relationships with Dick Clark Productions, AJ has become a fixture on Hollywood's most-watched red carpets, chatting with some of the world's most admired celebrities in front of millions of LIVE viewers! From The Billboard Music Awards to The Golden Globes, where French Vogue named AJ one of the best-dressed men in entertainment on the 2019 red carpet, this small town Ohio native has covered it all!

AJ is also the author of Amazon #1 New Release Flipping the Script: Bouncing Back From Life's Rock Bottom Moments and travels the country giving keynote talks, sharing his experiences on camera, as well as his work as a successful author and perspective expert. AJ's passion for helping others live to their fullest potential is only matched by his desire to do the same. This dynamic combination has made AJ the go-to guy for a number of brands, production companies and organizations across the country!