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Book Details:

Author: Harold Phifer
Release Date: February 18, 2021
Series:
Genre: Memoir, Non-Fiction
Format: E-book 
Pages: 318 pages
Publisher: Rise & Read Free Press
Blurb:
For more than fifty years, Harold Phifer’s childhood living conditions remained a secret, even from those who thought they knew him best. No one knew about his past growing up with a mother who suffered from mental illness; a greedy, controlling aunt; a mindless and spoiled older brother; an absent father. It wasn’t until an explosion in Afghanistan that his memory blasted back into focus. This book is the result of a long, cathartic chat with a stranger at a beach bar, where Harold finally found some peace.

Review

Surviving Chaos: How I Found Peace at A Beach Bar by Harold Phifer is a raw and poignant memoir that delves deep into the author’s tumultuous past and his journey towards healing and self-discovery. In this candid account, author Phifer bravely reveals the hidden scars of his childhood, marked by the challenges of growing up with a mother battling mental illness, a dysfunctional family dynamic, and the aftermath of a life-altering event in Afghanistan.

The narrative is both harrowing and inspiring, as the author navigates through the complexities of his past with honesty and vulnerability. The author’s willingness to confront painful memories and share them with readers is commendable.

Overall, Surviving Chaos: How I Found Peace at A Beach Bar is a compelling and deeply moving memoir that resonates long after the final page. The author’s journey towards healing and self-acceptance serves as a testament to the strength of the human spirit, offering hope and inspiration to readers facing their own struggles.

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