{"product_id":"mulligan-nathanael-s-key-9798420929537","title":"Mulligan: The Journey of Dreams","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFive-time American Book Fest Finalist 2022 *\u0026amp;* 2023 \u003c\/b\u003e(Including Best Book Awards in two categories) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSECOND EDITION: \u003c\/b\u003e May 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eContains new material \u0026amp; story points. Clearer, fuller, sharper, better storytelling.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll 5 \"novellas\" in 1 complete set.\u003cbr\u003eBook 2 ITW. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eA cathartic journey...\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOriginally released as \"The Journey of Dreams\" (JoD).\u003cbr\u003eMULLIGAN: JoD does not shy away from real tragedies affecting many in our Community (suicide, sexual\/physical abuse, abandonment, death and more). It's about perseverance through the most unimaginable struggles; sacrifices to find happiness and acceptance in a world that has ignored, discarded, discounted, and mistreated Christopher all his life; finding hope and love through the darkness of his journey. Ultimately, it's a story of healing. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e***\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eMy name is Christopher, and this is my story of survival against unimaginable experiences. Loss of my entire family, abandonment, abuse, isolation, disallowed affection and a normal childhood, and much more. Somewhere along the way, I met Trey, a straight boy from my school. He became my lighthouse and protected me when I needed it most. If anyone could save me, it would be him. But could I save him? \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis is my story, told from the haunting corridors of my Grand Hall of Memories. At the heart of it, it's about unlikely second chances and following my heart. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e***\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eFictionalized, \u003ci\u003eroman à clef\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003ememoir\u003c\/b\u003e. Life-altering traumatic experiences plague young Southern gay teen Christopher Anderson, but his unlikely encounter with straight schoolmate Trey Moretto may change everything. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA real, poetic, dirty, painful, gritty, inspiring, sexual, beautiful love story of loss beyond measure, heartache, abuse, survival against inconceivable odds, and perseverance into adulthood. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHeartbreaking, tender, erotic-with plenty of humor, wit, heart, sizzling love scenes, military life, healing and all lead to a soul-soothing ending. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eMULLIGAN\u003c\/i\u003e tells the unconventional story of a tortured soul on his journey to find happiness, love, and acceptance, told during a time when this kind of clandestine love balanced on the cusp of sin and the brink of acceptance. This is an engaging, vulnerable, authentic coming of age story, dealing with abandonment trauma, repressed memories of abuse, heartbreak, sadness, sexuality-enough to soak your pants-joy, comfort, healing \u0026amp; love. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eDedicated to all those who have struggled to let their true colors shine.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e***\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEXCERPTS: \u003cbr\u003eThere was a day in my life when my heart stopped beating...\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe words echoed in my dreams. But what did they mean?\u003cbr\u003e***\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSomewhere in the shadows of the night, I abdicated control of consciousness. I felt so completely at peace; I was resting my head on Trey's chest, being held in his arms, and feeling him rub his fingers through my hair. The last thing I remember that night, was Trey kissing my forehead again and whispering, almost so low that it was perhaps not intended for me to hear it, \"I'll love you forever...and evermore.\" At that very moment, Trey permanently carved into my heart the words \"Trey + Christopher\".\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e*** \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eREVIEW: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The author is a gifted and eloquent writer, constructing Christopher's story like a beautiful mosaic, fitting together the many stages of his journey as he revisits his Grand Hall of Memories... Every stop on [his] itinerary invites the reader to explore the beauty and passion of his search...\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eTW: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpecific scenes of physical\/sexual abuse, self-harm \u0026amp; brief depictions of consensual teen sexual activity (delicately written, necessary for MC growth and to raise awareness \u0026amp; bring attention to these often-neglected issues).\u003cbr\u003eNOT\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eintended for young\/sensitive audiences. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eFollow the author: \u003c\/b\u003e Linktr. ee\/NathanaelKey\u003cbr\u003e(Sans spaces)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Nathanael S. Key\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 8420929530\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798420929537\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/06\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 396\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.16lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.81d","brand":"Nathanael S. 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