What Did I Do?($10.95Value)

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“Wow! What a read ... and what a story. This book is so well written, it reads more like a novel. It's a page turner alright. The story is hard to take only because of the abuse described…” Andrew Joyce the author of the best-selling novel Redemption All Chuck ever wanted was to please his parents and have them love him. What Did I Do? is his recollection of the abuse he received from both his parents. When he saw love and happiness in other families, he wondered why not his? His self-esteem was shattered when they told him he was undeserving to be their son. Convinced it was his fault, he hid the physical beatings until the severity began to be noticed outside the home. In writing this book, Chuck came out of the darkness to expound on the stigma attached to child abuse. He admitted to the effects of shame, anger, guilt, and depression he and so many others experience. He tells the story of survival where he felt invisible. Experience his desperation for a warm touch and a kind word of praise. Follow Chuck’s story and help answer the question, What Did I Do? The title caught my eye. "What Did I Do?" Is there anyone who has not asked that question? The picture of a boy sitting alone on a park bench drew me in. There was a time when I was that boy. Lonely. Confused. Inconsolable. I stayed to read the book and gained a bit of wisdom from the author's life experiences. The story itself moved my heart. Is there any child who has never felt that their parents did not understand them? In this case, the author was adopted. It is a witness to his childlike purity of heart that there's no moment anywhere in the book where he thinks of them as his "adoptive" parents. In an appealing amalgam of realism and idealism, he always refers to them as "mom," "dad," and "my parents." After all, they were his parents. The only parents he would ever have. He made the best of a terrible situation. He loved them, even though, for some incomprehensible reason, they seemed incapable of loving him in return. Despite the verbal and physical abuse, he held on to his dream of being part of a happy family as long as he could. Then he ran away. It would be tempting to say that he was like Captain America (Peter Fonda) in "Easy Rider" who went "looking for America but never found it." But without giving away too much more of the story, let it suffice to say that he did find happiness; he did find love. So there's even a bit of a "happy ending"! May we all be so fortunate! If you--right now--are dealing with an abusive relationship, be sure to read the quotations on p.105 and p.111! If you have a friend who is or was in an abusive relationship, send him or her a copy of this book! I notice that he has written other books in which he shares other dimensions of his life. I look forward to reading those books, too! David Felty P.S. My copy had no page continuity problems. Well made. I welcome everyone that takes the time to visit my website ( chuckjacksonknowme.com ). Other than friends and family I am an unknown in the literary world. My posts are an insight into the person I am or have been. I initiated this website to provide an invitation for you to explore my blog writing as well as my books. Chuck Jackson is a retired accountant living in South East Florida. He spent the last 25 years of his career working as the Budget Manager for a Special District in Palm Beach County. He is a two-time cancer survivor and draws his strength from his faith and church activity. He is his church's Treasurer and has served on its Vestry. Since his retirement, Chuck has spent his years studying and enhancing his love for writing. In June 2016, he released his first e-book: One Month, 20 Days, and a Wake-Up. In July 2017 he released his second book: What Did I Do? In May 2018 he released his third book Guilt-My Companion. All books are available in ebooks or paperbacks.