Immaterial Children eBook Beau Gumm JD Parker Justin Parker Sarah DuVall
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In this insightful memoir, Beau looks back on the mental scars left by neglectful parents, wartime trauma, alcohol addiction, and incarceration—and his struggles to finally rise above the lingering pain and torment.
Born into poverty, Beau was one of three brothers whose parents, having little idea about childrearing, left them to fend for themselves. He was completely in charge of his own life and education by the age of fifteen. He attended twenty schools before finally graduating.
Beau writes candidly of the devastation of 9/11 and how it motivated his joining the Arkansas Army National Guard. He completed two tours of duty in Iraq in 2004 and 2008, but after his return, the psychological effects of battle led to PTSD. He turned to alcohol to drown out the pain—which itself took a devastating toll. When he was sent to prison for a felony DWI, his wife left him, and in the years that followed, Beau struggled to piece his life back together.
Each day seemed like an insurmountable challenge. But slowly, painfully, he began working to reach a place of contentment—and ultimately triumphed. He now shares with you his inspiring and empowering journey.
Immaterial Children eBook Beau Gumm JD Parker Justin Parker Sarah DuVall
Immaterial Children is an absolutely mesmerizing autobiography told through the eyes of an unloved, unwanted four year old and ending as an Iraq Veteran with PTSD of 30+ years. Beau brought his character to life for the reader eliciting emotions of pain, joy, laughter, tears, but always determination to move forward and do better. I laughed, I cried and was constantly cheering Beau on to be the best he could be. I loved this book even though it was filled with heart ache and unimaginable pain. Emotionally raw, powerful writing. I hope this is the first of many books penned by Beau V.B. Gumm.Product details
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Immaterial Children eBook Beau Gumm JD Parker Justin Parker Sarah DuVall Reviews
I couldn't put this down. I was on the edge of my seat for the entire read. Even though I knew what happened in the end I found myself rooting for Beau all the way to page 200! I didn't know what to expect when I ordered this book. I have met the author and I had no idea of the things he has been through. He is a genuinely good guy that never stops smiling and always has encouraging words. I never knew that him and his brothers had been through hell as as children. This was the first autobiography I have ever read -won't be my last.
I am excited about this book and will tell everyone to grab a copy.
As soon as Beau told me he was writing a book, I wanted to read it immediately. He wasn't finished with it just yet, but I went straight to immaterialchildren.com and read his sample chapter. I received my copy via .
I was crushed and heartbroken for Beau and his siblings. I haven't had anywhere near close the same experiences as Beau, growing up or in the military. I can't begin to fathom what any of his life was like. He is an incredibly resilient individual. I believe that it was resiliency, his brothers and writing got him through. I've learned recently how much writing has an effect on your well-being.
Beau has such a knack for telling stories in person, as well in his writing. He is able to convey precisely what he means and in such a manner that you don't want to stop reading. Join me in congratulating Beau in writing his first book by purchasing one and leaving a review. I believe in my heart he has genuine aspirations in wanting to help others and being a positive influence to all he meets. There is so much in store for you Beau. You're doing amazing work!
I was given a book by my sister to review from a friend of hers. I finished it in just a few days; I couldn't put it down!
The book is called Immaterial Children, and it is written by Beau Gumm. It is a personal memoir of his difficult childhood and struggles that followed him into adulthood.
From the back of the book
Bad luck seemed to dog Beau from the very beginning. He was an accident, and his parents never pretended to want him. With barely any support from them, he and his brothers were forced to take care of themselves.
His childhood left him with a fervent need to belong--and he found this need fulfilled when he joined the military. But two tours of duty in Iraq left him traumatized and unable to process what he had seen. In the following years, Beau's PTSD and other self-destructive issues began taking a toll on both his career and home life.
Not until he reached rock bottom did he realize what he must do to climb back up--and emerge triumphant.
Beau has been working on his memoir, Immaterial Children, for eight years. Join in his journey from unhappy childhood to his current state of sobriety and self-reflection.
I found this book to be particularly moving regarding his childhood and everything he faced on his own at such a young age. One part in particular moved me to tears, especially thinking of my own two boys, ages 5 and 8.
Themes include child abuse and neglect, alcoholism, domestic violence, and wartime trauma and recovery. In case you thought that was all too dark for your tastes, there are also themes of faith, friendship, brotherhood, survival, and love. The combination of these ideas makes for a moving and emotional read that I hope will shed some light on these serious issues and encourage others to persevere.
My favorite excerpt from the novel comes out of one of the author's darkest hours, in which he discovered faith and a reason to keep on living...
My emotions were out of control, but I was doing good to maintain. I decided that perhaps this was my life now; perhaps I was cut out for incarceration over freedom.
I was sad but content. I tried to sleep.
People came and went over the next few hours; nobody that I knew...I was in jail mode again. Thirty-four years old, and I've been to jail 15 times...My life felt worthless.
"Lord, It's now or never. I need you."
This was the only prayer I could muster.
I was moved to a pod around lights out, 10 P.M.,the same pod my brother and I were in a few months before. The pods were too full, so I had a mat on the floor. I needed sleep but couldn't get there. I lay awake thinking of my options.
In a fleeting moment of clarity/desperation, I reached for the little Bible they gave me when I came in. I opened and read...
...More than that, we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not put us to shame...
I knew at once someone was speaking to me. The next step for me was to build on my hope, my new-found faith. I needed that to move forward.
I slept for the next 12 hours like I hadn't slept in months. I felt delivered.
Romans 53-5 is the scripture referenced, and I can't help but wonder if that was a Gideon Bible that the author picked up on that fateful night. The Gideons have an amazing prison ministry.
Beau wanted to give back, not only by sharing his story, but by donating half of the proceeds of his book sales to a worthy cause, Trauma & Resiliency Resources.
This is a great book by a great man. When I joined the military Beau and a couple of his friends were the first guys to talk to me. Through the years that I had known him, I had no idea about his past. He was always an upbeat easy going guy. Reading this book has opened my eyes and made me that much more proud to call him my friend!!!!
Written very well, easy read and well done. I would highly recommend this book. Once started reading, hard to put down.
This is one of the most interesting autobiographies I've read. It was hard to read. I had to put it down to process a few times, but I couldn't put it away for long. I needed to know what happened next. It's amazing that someone could have these experiences and still be so honest and insightful. Congratulations on a well written story and best of luck for your future. You have earned it!
When I first met Beau in Taji, Iraq back in 2009 I thought he was a very funny guy with a great personality. Never did I imagined he'd had such a rough childhood. I strongly believe this is a great book for anyone to read because it will make you aware of the effects of childhood neglect combined with wartime experiences. I recommend this book to anyone and I am super excited for Beau and for his future. Way to go Beau!
Immaterial Children is an absolutely mesmerizing autobiography told through the eyes of an unloved, unwanted four year old and ending as an Iraq Veteran with PTSD of 30+ years. Beau brought his character to life for the reader eliciting emotions of pain, joy, laughter, tears, but always determination to move forward and do better. I laughed, I cried and was constantly cheering Beau on to be the best he could be. I loved this book even though it was filled with heart ache and unimaginable pain. Emotionally raw, powerful writing. I hope this is the first of many books penned by Beau V.B. Gumm.
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