Requiem For Black Shoes - Softcover

Hills, Ken

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0978403258 ISBN 13: 9780978403256

Publisher: Ken Hills, 2010

Synopsis

This is a true story with fictional embellishments. It is a story of the sexual abuse of a young boy by a Catholic priest. It Happened to me. I kept this secret to myself and, in fact, never revealed it to my wife until 35 years after we were married! Buried deep within, the full physical and psychological impact did not begin to resurface until shortly after my retirement from the teaching profession. Then it erupted like a volcano. I needed, sought and received professional help. Every week for the next three years, I visited with my psychiatrist. Through her kind and loving guidance, I began to understand my behavioural patterns and my severe mood swings. The narrative traces the life of the young protagonist and illustrates the life-long effects of this childhood traumatic experience. It explores his relationships with his family, his friends, his God and his church. It is sometimes sad but often humorous and it does end on a hopeful note.

About this title

About the Author:

Ken was born in 1938 in Toronto, Canada. He was raised in the Catholic faith and attended Catholic schools from elementary through university. Ken taught high school English and was a guidance counselor for 32 years. He has been married to Louise for 50 years and has 3 children and 5 grandchildren. He is a freelance journalist and is very active as a volunteer in his community.

About this edition

• Publisher: Ken Hills
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0978403258
• ISBN 13: 9780978403256
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 268
• Editor: Hills Louise
• Illustrator: Fray Brian