Haunted Victory: Healing From Childhood Sexual Abuse and the Decades of Addiction That Followed

A small and effeminate boy-bullied for years while growing up in an alcoholic family in suburban Cleveland-Gil finds refuge in the equestrian world. A coach instills in him the dream of going to the Olympics and becomes his mentor, his guide-and his predator.

Gil survives rape, betrayals, setbacks, and the loss of family and friends-all while on a quest to fulfill his dream. This book is not only about surviving; it's about the resilience of the human spirit and the pursuit of dreams against...