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| Author: | Jeffrey L. Carrier |
| Publisher: | Authorhouse |
| Publication Date: | December 28, 2022 |
| Number of Pages: | 302 |
| ISBN-10: | 1665578661 |
| ISBN-13: | 978-1665578660 |
| ASIN: | B0BRKHRJWN |
At the Corner of Guilt and Delight by Jeffery L. Carrier cleverly weaves threads of love,
loss, identity, and self-discovery as it follows the author’s journey into
accepting who he really is while pursuing his life’s purpose. Carrier delves
deep into his life, discussing his childhood, adulthood, and many memorable
events so that readers can understand how he became the man he is today. It is
emotionally strong. Jeffery leaves no stone unturned when emphasizing the
importance of family, self-acceptance, and love.
This book is heartfelt and insightful and one of the biggest
takeaways is the author’s journey towards the acceptance of his sexuality,
something he has battled with for sundry years — questioning, dealing with
complex feelings, and facing his own fears. The author evokes historical
moments like the infamous Watergate scandal and segregation. The
author is unapologetically himself and uses his story with the hope that he can
make a difference in someone's life: ''All I've ever wanted is to be
happy and feel that I am making a difference in someone's life and hopefully
leave a few signs behind that I have been here.'''
It takes a village to raise a
child, which is evident throughout the author's life. So many people
contributed to his upbringing, and he details it in this engaging book. And while
this poignant story has moments of intensity and epiphanies, there are also
moments where the story is repetitive. However, the purpose of this memoir is
solid. This is a cleverly written memoir that will appeal to fans of books with
gay themes and stories that are psychologically rich and that explore identity.
The author’s self-exploration in this book will inspire readers, especially those
who feel unaccepted and different.
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