Charlie's Kid
An Inspiring Tale of Survival At a Deepest Level Against Excruciatingly Insurmountable Odds
by Sean Oljer
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Pub Date Nov 08 2018 | Archive Date May 27 2021
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Description
Charlie's Kid is riveting, horrifying, mesmerizing, and unforgettable. It haunts, and it inspires. It is a story you cannot escape whose imagery stays with you.
This is a story of monstrous child abuse, years spent alone on the mean streets of Chicago, a hardscrabble adult life—and, ultimately, redemption. Charlie's Kid is a tale of survival at a deepest level against excruciatingly insurmountable odds.
From sea to sea and even to fighting war in Iraq; this book will keep your attention to the end. And, though full of horror and despair horror and despair, Charlies’ Kid is an inspiring tale about redemption, kindness and nobility.
This biography of a life lived under the radar is addictive and difficult to set aside. Honest and unvarnished, Charlie’s Kid is a story in the best sense of the word, pulsing with lessons born from difficult experiences, written for his son, and told out of love, not for glory. From soul crushing to smile-inducing, Sean X. Oljer’s fictionalized memoir Charlie’s Kid is extreme and unforgettable.
If you are looking for a gritty read with meat, this is an understated gem by an unknown author. -enjoy
Advance Praise
*Blue Ink Review excerpt- Sean X Oljer ‘s memoir, Charlies’ Kid, is a story of monstrous child abuse, years spent alone on the streets, a hardscrabble adult life—and, ultimately, redemption. For all its horror and despair, Charlies’ Kid is an inspiring tale about redemption, kindness and nobility.
*Clarion Review excerpt- Sean X. Oljer’s fictionalized memoir Charlie’s Kid is extreme and unforgettable. Honest and unvarnished, Charlie’s Kid is a story in the best sense of the word, pulsing with lessons born from difficult experiences and told out of love, not for glory.
*Kirkus Indie Review excerpt- A debut novel, based on true events, about parental abuse, homelessness, and fatherhood. ...leaves readers with some indelible passages, ...A grim but emotionally raw portrayal of a harrowing existence.
*Dr. Anthea Amos, Dean, Milton Campus, Pensacola State College Review Excerpt- The story is riveting, horrifying, mesmerizing, and unforgettable. It haunts, and it inspires. It is a story you cannot escape whose imagery stays with you.
*Nazarene Pastor John Bergrenn- ...the hardest thing was to put the book down when I had other things to do. I unequivocally recommend this book.
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Available Editions
| ISBN | 9781730979835 |
| PRICE | $2.99 (USD) |
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Featured Reviews
Louise G, Reviewer
The fact that the author survived his childhood is a miracle. Even fictionalised, the horrifying account of his treatment, his many near misses and his survival is hard to take in. Without pretence, self pity or resentment, the author draws the reader in completely. A harsh lesson in the impact - good or bad - we all have on each other, Charlie’s Kid offers surprisingly inspirational life lessons. I hope the author has a wonderful life now.
Vicky S, Reviewer
Alive, Helping Others, Speaking out through his Own Pain! Mind-Blowing Book!
If Charlie’s Kid doesn’t resonate with someone either a enabler, a user, or a beater this is a uncommonly sensational book that should touch you in some way some how. This book is truly a work of artistic writing that should be made into a documentary or a movie so that it is available to reach more individuals.
I think the book is stellar and the author captures the essence of a mother who uses her child has a piece of furniture to sell to her boyfriend to use as his punching bag so he doesn’t use that aggression on her. Then to abandon your son to that monster is even more reprehensible..
I could not put this book down! I definitely would recommend this book to anyone!
I received a free advanced copy from NetGalley and these are my willingly given thoughts and opinions.
Kelly L, Librarian
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing this book in exchange for an honest review.
This is a very tough book to read. The horror this poor child went through is incredibly awful. The courage to keep surviving and in the end, thriving in his own way, is amazing.
While this book is good, it did seem a bit too long. I feel like it could've been written just as well without some of the less pertinent information.
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