Pee-Shy
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.46 (966 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0758291329 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 344 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-08-05 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"Spinelli deftly portrays his years as a chubby, awkward adolescent and the complexity of his reaction to the molestation. Spinelli's refreshing honesty as a protagonist make this memoir an important testament to a reality that is too often concealed by shame or fear." - Publishers Weekly
Then a shocking discovery gave Frank the opportunity to overturn thirty years of confusion and self-blame--for himself, and for other boys like him. With raw honesty he makes us understand that monsters do exist and a child's innocence is precious. His story is one of too many, but maybe, this one will help open our eyes a little more and shine a light on a taboo subject that many chose not to see or believe." --Whoopi Goldberg. His mother, concerned that her son was being bullied at school for being "different," signed Frank up for Boy Scouts when he turned eleven. But the emotional and physical effects of his past continued to shadow every aspect of his life. Spinelli so courageously reveals. For the next two years, Frank's life
It read like a suspense novel although it was a heartbreaking and I related to this book on so many levels. It read like a suspense novel although it was a heartbreaking and loving memoir. I couldn't put it down. I knew Dr. Spinelli was a great doctor and a fierce advocate. Now I know he's a terrific writer.. Therapeutic! I don't know where to begin, but I will say I have never turned pages faster. I could so identify with Frank and others in his writings as I felt like he was telling the story I never had the nerve to tell. I would also say that even if this story doesn't pertain to you it is a great read for so many reasons. For one perhaps through Frank's experiences you may see warning signs. Dr. Spinelli You triumphed I read the book and had mixed feelings at first, but then I read the book remembering the times and culture of the times. I was amazed at the meticulous details of such a traumatic experience. As a Gay man, but also a teacher and someone involved in investigating child sexual abuse, Frank Spinelli puts a personal voice to a topic that has only been only written about in clinica