| Category: | Memoir |
|---|---|
| Author: | David Giffen |
| Publisher: | Tellwell Talent |
| Publication Date: | October 23, 2020 |
| Number of Pages: | 136 |
| ISBN-10: | 0228842182 |
| ISBN-13: | 978-0228842187 |
| ASIN: | B08LR15B1V |
Redemptive Trauma: Confession of a
Defrocked Priest by David Giffen is a memoir that
follows the life of a defrocked Anglican priest and some of the defining
moments of his life, a tale of healing and purpose through extraordinary
circumstances. While on medical leave, David is formally accused and found
guilty of sexual misconduct, and his appointment as Parish priest is terminated.
The diagnosis with Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in 2018 becomes a
catalyst that plunges him towards a new way of life, establishing himself as an
advocate for those suffering from trauma and violence. But can David heal and
find his purpose in a world that is fast changing in values and social media
dynamics?
This
is a powerful memoir, and while it explores some of the painful moments in the
life of an ex-priest, it offers a powerful invitation to readers — to refuse to
let past, traumatic experiences define who they are. It is the story of the
broken healer, and readers encounter someone who is fully human in his exercise
of his faith, vulnerable in a way that appeals, and genuine in his quest for
goodness in a broken world. I enjoyed stories featuring the author’s ministry
and work towards restorative justice.
In Redemptive Trauma: Confession of a Defrocked
Priest, David Giffen strips naked and allows readers to touch his
vulnerable fragility and that is the beauty of this book — the unmitigated
candor and the sheer honesty with which the author looks at his life. Readers
will find the courage to face themselves when they read this book. As the
reader follows David through the narrative, they begin to develop a completely
new perspective to understanding and nurturing faith, one that stands contrary
to the “holier-than-thou” attitude that characterizes contemporary religious
trends. It takes a lot of courage for an ex-priest to speak about their
weakness, including sexual crisis, alcohol, and drug addictions, and this
author does so in a way that is filled with clarity while allowing his search
for a stronger connection with himself, with God, and with humanity to emerge
powerfully. The writing is fluid, littered with powerful insights and
reflections on life and faith, and the narrative voice is as clear as a clarion
call.
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