Book For Anyone Wanting a Better Relationship
Embark on a powerful journey into the resilient spirit of a PTSD survivor. This very personal memoir invites you in the character’s lives and inspires you with relentless acts of love.
Meet Carter, whose tumultuous upbringing in the clutches of an alcoholic, drug-addicted mother left him desperate to escape the grip of loneliness, shame, and anger. He was a heartbroken child with a mother who without apology broke promises and forced him and his sisters to be her constant caregiver and perform unfathomable tasks. Carter writes, “She doesn’t look at me, she never does.”
This story shows the profound effects of maternal neglect and carefully illustrates how smaller repetitive traumas can imbed just as deeply as a single intensely violent one. Carter left home at 15 but unknowingly continued to carry the rage and shame inside. It seeped out every chance it could, threatening his relationship with his wife, causing everything he longed for to feel out of reach.
With unwavering support from his wife and sister, Carter begins the rocky path to making peace with his past. Transitioning from a lone wolf who concealed his rage and buried his shame, he evolves into a person who understands that the only way to dismantle the power of these hidden secrets is to bring them into the light.
Whether you are a survivor, a supporter, or someone striving to live a deeply felt life, this book will inspire you to put your most authentic foot forward.
Who Will Appreciate This Book
This true story is a clear example and powerful inspiration for anyone:
- Struggling to hide a painful past
- Feeling phony around others
- Wanting to face their trauma, but too frozen in fear to even try
- Wanting to share their past, but not knowing how and where to start
- Wanting to atone for the damage they caused in their relationships with others
- Or, anyone wanting to help a traumatized person in any of the above situations, but not knowing how and where to start
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What Others Have Said About This Book
“I was spellbound all the way through.”
– Katherine Hussey, author
“Carter’s memoir is a beautiful and moving story,
full of truths and hard-earned wisdom.”
– Carolyn Holbrook, author of Tell Me Your Names and I will Testify, winner of the 2021 MN Book Award in Memoir and Creative Nonfiction
“Carter has crafted a complex memoir, skillfully weaving powerful vignettes from a brutally traumatic experience into a parallel, extended tale of personal evasion, reflection and discovery. The rewarding result is a compelling drama on its own, but also an invaluable guide to anyone dealing with the lasting impact of almost any past trauma. All in all, a phenomenal piece of work!”
– Ken Kaliher, journalist
“Carter’s story is amazing. It will help and inspire a lot of people who experienced similar situations or love someone who has.
It could be really inspiring. It’s an important book.”
– Rachelle Ramirez, development editor and writer
“Carter’s book is an exercise in empathy, vulnerability and humility. His story will ask you to see the world through a variety of perspectives, challenge your assumptions and inspire you to rethink your way of being in the world.”
– Sarah Ratermann Beahan, development editor and writer
“The book was quite the page turner.
I haven’t stayed up past 2 a.m. reading in years.
It was very well done.”
– Michael Olesen, adult child of an alcoholic
“This is an outstanding piece of work!
It grabs your attention. I thoroughly enjoyed it!”
– Gary Nereson, writer and veteran
“McNamara has poured his soul … into an honestly told, sometimes disturbing memoir that … forces readers to examine their own past, their behavior under stress, and how it is all connected.”
– Andy Watson, media producer
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