RUNNING AWAY FROM ME
RUNNING AWAY FROM ME by KEVIN J. MARSHALL is a hard-hitting debut novel published in 2019. This 301-page book, written in English, delves into the life of Kaleb, a young boy from a working-class Caribbean immigrant family in 1980s London. The narrative explores the profound lengths individuals go to in order to protect themselves and their loved ones, as Kaleb navigates the complexities of family dynamics and personal trauma.
Readers will find a poignant exploration of themes such as self-image, identity, and the cultural reactions to abuse. As Kaleb grapples with the aftermath of witnessing his mother’s abuse and enduring his own traumatic experiences, he faces the challenge of confronting his past. The story highlights his struggle between succumbing to inner torment and seeking liberation from it, offering insights into the resilience required to overcome adversity.
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Kevin J. Marshall’s hard-hitting debut novel, Running Away From Me, takes us on one child’s journey; exploring the depths we will go to in order to protect ourselves, and the ones we love.It tells the story of Kaleb: a young boy born into a working class, 1st Generation Caribbean immigrant family, in 1980’s London.As a child, Kaleb helplessly witnesses his mother’s physical abuse. In the aftermath of his father’s arrest, his grandmother gains temporary guardianship of him and his brother. With his mother having found new love, Kaleb hopes to be part of a family once more.After finally believing he found peace and refuge, his innocence is shattered in an instant when he is sexually abused by a family member.Inside, Kaleb is screaming. Drowning. Buried. Forced to grow up quickly, he hides behind a public persona. He must choose to make the ultimate sacrifice once again: face the darkness from his past, or be swallowed by it. Will he be trapped by his inner torment, or set himself free?Running Away From Me explores issues surrounding self-image, identity, cultural reactions to abuse, acceptance, and the ability to overcome adversity.
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