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The Ghost of My Father

From bestselling author Scott Berkun comes this powerful book, funded by hundreds of fans on Kickstarter.

The Ghost of My Father is about his failed relationship with his father, and how his family was torn apart in 2012. Through intimate personal stories the book explores the meaning of family and how he worked to understand himself as an adult in the wake of a distant parent and a broken family.

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This is an achingly personal memoir of loss, love and the hope of transformation by understanding the past. This story is for anyone struggling with their identity in their family and seeking a bright path through dark times.

50% of the profits from this edition will be donated to Big Brothers Big Sisters, a non-profit that helps children in need find supportive adult mentors.

Scott Berkun is the author of five popular books and his work as a writer and speaker has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, The Economist, National Public Radio, CNN, CNBC, NPR and MSNBC. Join his mailing list for his latest essays, lectures and projects at scottberkun.com.

Audience
adult
Length
medium · 202 pages

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