The Unhealed Wounds of My Father

A Memoir

Emile Maxi

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English

FriesenPress
21 August 2024

Memoirs; Christian life & practice; Violence in society; Child abuse; Coping with personal problems

Emile Maxi's father, Ascencio, was born in Haiti in the 1920s. He was, as the author says, a man who wanted nothing more than to live up to his name by rising above the difficulty of a life filled with struggle and a dysfunctional childhood. A deeply flawed and complicated man, Ascencio was known for his hardworking nature and the good deeds he performed for his community. But at home, he was physically, verbally, and emotionally abusive, abuse that worsened dramatically after the sudden death of the author's mother when the author was only five years old.

His mother's death and his father's abusive behaviour left the author with lifelong scars of grief and intergenerational trauma. He has spent his life working to heal these wounds, leaning on faith, family, a desire to stop the cycle, and create a healthy, joyful future for his own children. Here, he shares his hard-won wisdom, offering readers a pathway to freedom from the struggles of grief and trauma.

Powerful, poignant, and courageous, The Unhealed Wounds of My Father follows the author's journey of healing and self-discovery, where the pain of the past is transformed into hope for the future.

By: Emile Maxi
Imprint: FriesenPress
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 12mm
Weight: 272g
ISBN: 9781038315748
ISBN 10: 1038315743
Pages: 210
Publication Date: 21 August 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Emile Maxi has been a pastor for thirty-two years, officiating weddings and performing pre- and post-marriage counselling. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Theology and a Master of Arts in Education. Emile is both a certified Life Coach and certified Grief Recovery Specialist. His first book, The Will to Heal, was published by FriesenPress in 2022. In his free time, he enjoys reading, cycling, and exercising. He now lives in Ontario, Canada, with his wife June.