Blurb:
Enter the disturbing world of Syd, an innocent child plunged into a hell of domestic violence and abuse. Look through his eyes as he tries to make sense of mental illness, demonic possession and other taboos society would rather not confront. Carefully crafted together from the real life suffering of the author and two of his childhood friends, the narrative will grip you with the rawness and honesty of its contents. I’m Prohibited will take you on a journey that is both disturbing and hopeful, when you see what evil people can inflict on children’s lives and how children can rise above these misfortunes to live in compassion and forgiveness.
Synopsis/Review:
I’m
Prohibited tells the tale of main character Syd and his family. Delving
into how his multi-cultural parents first met, the book tells the story
of their life together then merges into how Syd was born and raised
from his point of view as a child. It shows him encountering a
mentally-ill and violent mother and her abuse and neglect, as well as
the merciless rape he endured as a child when he then went on to being a
slave to other's sexual pleasures. It also sheds light on his
relationship with a father who loved him, but wasn’t always present, and
a grandfather that was the light in his dark world.
I’m
Prohibited, which might be considered a controversial publication based
on its violence and taboo subject matter, was recently released to
create awareness for the abused and neglected. With many people
committing suicide from coping with daily abuse, neglect, bullying and
not being able to deal with the repercussions of such, this e-book gives
them a voice. It’s for the modern world so that they may open their
eyes and be educated about the truths of these inflictions that occur in
some families.
What I’m Prohibited has achieved thus far:
- Stageplay adaptation in 2013, kickstarting in parts Asia to create awareness.
- Donated a sum of the proceeds to MercyRelief.org
- Crying letters and emails
- Connected with many readers, helping them relate to my story and to other victims and survivors of abuse.
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It will certainly be harrowing, and I think I will not resist reading it.
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