As I Am - by David B Jai (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br><p> Darnell Williams is wrestling with his sexual orientation and is looking for love and acceptance from his family and God. After being abandoned by his father, molested, beaten and nearly killed, he wonders, if he's gay and worthy of love. Can he find and accept himself, "As I Am"?</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p> Like any other child, Darnell Williams is trying to find love and acceptance. After being molested by a family member and nearly beaten to death by his father for having feminine tendencies, Darnell learns to bury his conflicting feelings about love, sexuality, family and God. When his fears and desires come roaring to the surface, he has no choice but to answer the question once and for all: is he gay and worthy of love?</p><p> </p><p> Now in high school and living with PTSD, Darnell searches for answers and befriends the town's high school basketball star. This friendship helps Darnell grow into someone he never knew he could become. However, nothing beautiful lasts forever, and Darnell finds himself spiraling back into confusion and pain. Can he overcome years of trauma, abuse and the need to be loved?</p><p> </p><p> Casting a bold light on LGBTQ+ struggles and teen mental illness, As I Am, The Novel, is a deeply moving story about finding both love and the courage to be passionately honest in who you are, even in the face of potentially fatal repercussions. This powerful and poignant novel explores what can happen when we are forced to change our perception of everything around us and those we love. It is an unforgettable story about resilience and a desire to keep advancing in life, even in the most challenging circumstances</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p> </em></p><p><br></p><p> David Jai's debut novel is...a story about overcoming family abuse, finding love, an finally coming to terms with our true selves. There's so much courage and condor in his writing to admire.</p><p> - Don Weise, award-winning editor of five national best sellers.</p><p><br></p><p> "Jai writes in a way that lets the reader feel everything that happens, hooking the reader until the last emotional minute."</em></p><p> -</strong> Rebecca Mayglothling - Owner, Roundabout Editing</em></p><p></strong></p><p> "Authenticity and Grit. It's an amazing story worthy of accolades and recognition by his peers and audiences. Every reader will find themselves wanting more. Bravo!"</em></p><p> - John P., Head of US Diversity and Inclusion, Banking/Financial Industry</em></p><p> </p><p> "A redemptive story about family relationships, and how when life throws you lemons, you make lemonade."</em></p><p> - Rico Milan, actor</em></p><p><br></p><br>
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