Readers' Favorite announces the review of the Non-Fiction - Memoir book "Don't Tell" by Teresa Schapansky, currently available at http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0GQNBKQWW.
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"Reviewed By Doreen Chombu for Readers' Favorite
Don't Tell by Teresa Schapansky is a deeply personal and harrowing memoir based on the life story of Troy Edward Eklund. The book walks you through Troy’s painful childhood, his addiction, and his fight for a better life—all before his sudden death in 2025. Troy and his sister Sonja went through things no kid should ever face, mostly at the hands of their mother, Teri. Troy spent a lot of time with her, and it was even worse. He dealt with his mother's violent boyfriends and adults around him who took advantage of his vulnerability. By the time he was a teen, he was working on fishing boats, missing classes, and pretty much fending for himself. Drug use started early—thanks to his mother, who used it as a twisted form of reward. He started acting out, stealing from neighbors, and sank deeper into trouble. He also tried to please his mother, who never truly cared. This book shares Troy's struggles with life, work, and addiction, and his mother's behavior and other illegal dealings.
Don't Tell gives a raw and unfiltered look into the traumatic life of a man who searched for healing and redemption from his past. This is a story that makes you pause and think about the darkness many children face in the world, and the pain hidden by most people who live lives similar to that of Troy Eklund. The innocence and childhood that were stolen can never be restored. Teresa Schapansky did an excellent job of recounting Troy’s life in British Columbia. She captured the essence of the hippie era, the drugs, the alcohol, and reckless living that looked liberating but left children neglected and exposed to dangerous vices. This book covers issues that may be triggering to sensitive readers, but it is worth reading because it reminds us to be advocates for child protection. It also encourages others with similar experiences to tell their stories and keep hope alive."
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