Altared Boy
“Altared Boy” by David R Lewis is a poignant exploration of the life of a sexually abused altar boy, published by David Lewis on April 3, 2022. This 126-page book presents a journey through the complexities of trauma and healing, conveyed in a delicate and non-graphic manner. The narrative employs ongoing flashbacks that impact the protagonist’s daily life, illustrating the emotional challenges faced throughout his pilgrimage.
Readers will find a deeply personal account that navigates themes of family and relationships, as well as self-help and spiritual growth. The author emphasizes that while the scars of past experiences may remain, surrendering to them is not necessary. This book offers a disturbing yet ultimately encouraging perspective, aiming to resonate with those who have endured similar hardships in their youth.
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Altared Boy takes us on a journey through much of the life of a sexually abused altar boy. It is a stark journey laid bare in a delicate and non-graphic manner. Through ongoing flashbacks, which sometimes detonate into his daily life with unfortunate consequences, LCdr Lewis guides us through his pilgrimage through an emotional minefield. His belief that, though you may never be free of the scars you hide, you by no means need to surrender to them guides his and the readers’ voyage. A disturbing but eventually encouraging experience will leave the reader exhausted but exhilarated. A must-read for those who suffered abuse as young children. A tragic but ultimately heartening and restorative account.
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