Publisher's Synopsis
They are our fathers, our brothers, husbands, and friends. And twenty five million of them carry a secret that deserves to be told. In the U.S. alone, at least one out of six males is sexually abused as children. In a culture where males aren't victims, how do these children cope? What trials do they face in their relationships and as they grow into adulthood and attempt to balance the expectations of society with the stigma of abuse? This is one of their stories. One Out of Six and Many, Many, More, is not just a story of survival, but of living. Author Edwin Donegal's sincere retelling of his life, through poetry, will reveal the disastrous effects of abuse, and impart what it took to overcome them. From a child in a traditional family, to a devoted father, this moving poetry spans nearly twenty years of Edwin's recovery. Delve into a life that, like so many others, is hidden among us. Author Edwin Donegal is a mathematician living in California. On any given day you will find him embarking on new adventures with his daughter, and searching for the things that make life worthwhile.
