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THE RAW TRUTH: (POLEMIC) 2ND EDITION
A son’s unwavering love for his father… a family torn apart by tragedy… and a truth that refuses to stay buried.
When Claude W. Austin, Jr. a respected nightclub owner and beloved father was brutally murdered, the Austin family was shattered forever. What should have been a time of unity instead became a battlefield of jealousy, betrayal, and secrecy.
In this powerful and deeply personal memoir, the author shares the unbreakable bond he had with his father, a man who believed that family should be so close “not even the wind could blow between them.” But after his death, whispers of foul play, a distorted will, and hidden agendas began to unravel the family’s foundation.
With raw honesty and fearless conviction, this book uncovers long-buried truths about loyalty, envy, and the destructive power of greed. It is not only a story of loss, but also of resilience, courage, and the enduring love of a son who refuses to let his father’s legacy be forgotten.
When Claude W. Austin, Jr. a respected nightclub owner and beloved father was brutally murdered, the Austin family was shattered forever. What should have been a time of unity instead became a battlefield of jealousy, betrayal, and secrecy.
In this powerful and deeply personal memoir, the author shares the unbreakable bond he had with his father, a man who believed that family should be so close “not even the wind could blow between them.” But after his death, whispers of foul play, a distorted will, and hidden agendas began to unravel the family’s foundation.
With raw honesty and fearless conviction, this book uncovers long-buried truths about loyalty, envy, and the destructive power of greed. It is not only a story of loss, but also of resilience, courage, and the enduring love of a son who refuses to let his father’s legacy be forgotten.
82 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 25, 2025
About the author
Paul Austin
22 books36 followersPaul Austin was named a 2007 tuition scholar at the Bread Loaf Writers' Conference. A former firefighter, he has more than twenty-five years of experience working in emergency rooms. He lives in Durham, North Carolina.
This Paul Austin is not the same Paul Austin who wrote, "Return of the Lost One," or who co-wrote "I Am a Woman." If anyone knows how to remove these titles from my profile, please let me know.
This Paul Austin is not the same Paul Austin who wrote, "Return of the Lost One," or who co-wrote "I Am a Woman." If anyone knows how to remove these titles from my profile, please let me know.
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