"As children we looked like the perfect, happy family. My father was a preacher but behind closed doors there were many dark secrets we kept " This is the inspirational, true story of one son's journey overcoming child abuse, trauma, addiction and finding the courage to speak the truth about his life. From tragedy to triumph you will be taken on an experience of a lifetime. Through many self-help lessons, you will learn tools which will help you overcome your own past. You will see the healing power of love and forgiveness which can transform your own life. One boy's story will send you on a journey to confront your own past, help build your self-esteem, find your own truth about God and the strength to be your authentic self. From childhood to adulthood, you will witness a life changing transformation. This book is for anyone who has suffered obstacles or traumas to find their own true identity in the end. The stories will help you set free the secrets in your own life. This is also a story of a father who found redemption and was reunited with his children before his death. This book covers every aspect of life that anyone can relate to regardless of your background. This is an inspirational must read Author Eddie Wike was born into a dysfunctional family full of abuse and mental illness. As the son of an alcoholic, turned-preacher he also had to overcome misguided teachings when his father transferred his drinking addiction to religious addiction. He has overcome such horrific obstacles as: child abuse, torture, verbal abuse, molestation and sexual addiction.