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Corrupted: The Truth Shall Be The Nail In Your Coffin
Jeremiah (Jerry) Nelson was happy, living the life of a struggling writer in New York City and proudly owning his identity as a gay man. However, his past catches up with him once he is forced to return home to his dysfunctional family, a history that involves a tragic loss, his bulimia, and his indelible stint in conversion therapy.
Harriet Nelson never recovered from the loss of her daughter five years ago, passively watching as her marriage disintegrated before her eyes. When her oldest son, Jerry, comes home from New York, Harriet slowly finds the fortitude to be happy, no matter the cost.
Carl's identity as a preacher's kid has never allowed him the space to own his identity as a gay young man. On the cusp of entering college, he dangerously ventures into the “forbidden” world of same-sex relationships just as his father has a revelation to preach a message of conversion to heterosexuality.
Through the help of his friends Carl and Mel and his younger brother, Leo, Jerry finds the courage to channel his painful past into exposing the dangerous, duplicitous world of conversion therapy as a field reporter for an online magazine, Rainbow Warriors. As Jerry digs into a world he vowed to never return to, a world Carl’s father is convinced holds the key to salvation for homosexuals, he discovers a shocking criminal connection that threatens not only his own life but the lives of some of his closest friends as well.
Corrupted: The Truth Shall Be The Nail In Your Coffin’s exploration of conversion therapy, Christianity, grief and loss, eating disorders, infidelity, racial identity, and other social issues will challenge readers to not only examine their own views on these pivotal topics but also engage in difficult conversations that have the potential to spark positive social change.
Harriet Nelson never recovered from the loss of her daughter five years ago, passively watching as her marriage disintegrated before her eyes. When her oldest son, Jerry, comes home from New York, Harriet slowly finds the fortitude to be happy, no matter the cost.
Carl's identity as a preacher's kid has never allowed him the space to own his identity as a gay young man. On the cusp of entering college, he dangerously ventures into the “forbidden” world of same-sex relationships just as his father has a revelation to preach a message of conversion to heterosexuality.
Through the help of his friends Carl and Mel and his younger brother, Leo, Jerry finds the courage to channel his painful past into exposing the dangerous, duplicitous world of conversion therapy as a field reporter for an online magazine, Rainbow Warriors. As Jerry digs into a world he vowed to never return to, a world Carl’s father is convinced holds the key to salvation for homosexuals, he discovers a shocking criminal connection that threatens not only his own life but the lives of some of his closest friends as well.
Corrupted: The Truth Shall Be The Nail In Your Coffin’s exploration of conversion therapy, Christianity, grief and loss, eating disorders, infidelity, racial identity, and other social issues will challenge readers to not only examine their own views on these pivotal topics but also engage in difficult conversations that have the potential to spark positive social change.
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Published October 15, 2019
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April 25, 2021📗 CORRUPTED - The truth Shall Be the Nail in Your Coffin
AUTHOR- Jared Dixon
PUBLISHER- Full Circle Press
GENRE- Fiction
RATING- 4.9/5
➡️ Jerry ( Jereniah Nelson) is a guy man in the city of New York. Jerry worked as a journalist and his homosexuality was accepted. When he returned home to his dysfunctional family ,old problems such a bulimia resurfaced.
➡️ Harriet, his mother never got over the death of her youngest daughter. Percy,his father who cheats on his wife and has no respect for her.Only respite provided to Jerry is by his brother,Leo.
➡️ Carl,another important character,also gay but has problems accepting his sexual orientation, his father is a conservative priest,he believes that his mission is to start an anti-gay campaign to eliminate what he considers a disease.
➡️ Corrupted is a complex story it shows how part of the LGBTQ community lives,there is a contrast between Jerry and Carl. Novel has a huge focus on the LGBTQ community and the conversation therapies enforced through churches and family members.
➡️ The characters are complex,their interactions are nuanced and the aspects of life that this book explores are both beautiful and painful.
➡️ As we go on,we see how the lives of Jerry and Carl are intertwined ,unrolling a ball of dangerous events.
➡️ Dixon masterfully connected all the characters and interwove them in a complex story full of betrayal,hypocrisy and criminal behaviors.
Amazing book sir
Great read!!
Interesting and riveting!!
AUTHOR- Jared Dixon
PUBLISHER- Full Circle Press
GENRE- Fiction
RATING- 4.9/5
➡️ Jerry ( Jereniah Nelson) is a guy man in the city of New York. Jerry worked as a journalist and his homosexuality was accepted. When he returned home to his dysfunctional family ,old problems such a bulimia resurfaced.
➡️ Harriet, his mother never got over the death of her youngest daughter. Percy,his father who cheats on his wife and has no respect for her.Only respite provided to Jerry is by his brother,Leo.
➡️ Carl,another important character,also gay but has problems accepting his sexual orientation, his father is a conservative priest,he believes that his mission is to start an anti-gay campaign to eliminate what he considers a disease.
➡️ Corrupted is a complex story it shows how part of the LGBTQ community lives,there is a contrast between Jerry and Carl. Novel has a huge focus on the LGBTQ community and the conversation therapies enforced through churches and family members.
➡️ The characters are complex,their interactions are nuanced and the aspects of life that this book explores are both beautiful and painful.
➡️ As we go on,we see how the lives of Jerry and Carl are intertwined ,unrolling a ball of dangerous events.
➡️ Dixon masterfully connected all the characters and interwove them in a complex story full of betrayal,hypocrisy and criminal behaviors.
Amazing book sir
Great read!!
Interesting and riveting!!
July 6, 2020
Warning: once you pick up this book, you will not be able to put it down! Dixon skillfully draws the reader into each character's mind and makes the narrative come alive. The honesty and relatability of Jerry, and the other main characters, captures the heart of the reader and makes it easy to become personally invested in everything that happens in the story--and there is never a dull moment. Corrupted: The Truth Shall Be The Nail In Your Coffin can be properly summed up as the best and the worst of humanity laid bare --and it doesn't disappoint.
June 21, 2020
A very enjoyable read! Dixon's writing is spotless, informative, and full of dark humors. And it gets even better as I progress later in the book! There are all these dramatic twists in the final chapter, which strongly implies a second book(?). I am definitely looking forward to it!
January 16, 2021
I liked the book, Corrupted! for several reasons. It was filled with drama from beginning to end. Jared brought the characters alive and he dealt with the unique issues of male bulimia and conversion therapy. Thanks Jared for a good read!
December 15, 2021
Disclaimer: I received this ebook from the author. Thanks! All opinions are my own.
Book: Corrupted: The Truth Shall Be The Nail In Your Coffin
Author: Jared Dixon
Book Series: Standalone
Rating: 2/5
Publication Date: October 15, 2019
Genre: Fiction
Recommended Age: can’t recommend, DNFed
Publisher: Full Circle Press
Pages: 277
Synopsis: Jeremiah (Jerry) Nelson was happy, living the life of a struggling writer in New York City and proudly owning his identity as a gay man. However, his past catches up with him once he is forced to return home to his dysfunctional family, a history that involves a tragic loss, his bulimia, and his indelible stint in conversion therapy.
Harriet Nelson never recovered from the loss of her daughter five years ago, passively watching as her marriage disintegrated before her eyes. When her oldest son, Jerry, comes home from New York, Harriet slowly finds the fortitude to be happy, no matter the cost.
Carl's identity as a preacher's kid has never allowed him the space to own his identity as a gay young man. On the cusp of entering college, he dangerously ventures into the “forbidden” world of same-sex relationships just as his father has a revelation to preach a message of conversion to heterosexuality.
Through the help of his friends Carl and Mel and his younger brother, Leo, Jerry finds the courage to channel his painful past into exposing the dangerous, duplicitous world of conversion therapy as a field reporter for an online magazine, Rainbow Warriors. As Jerry digs into a world he vowed to never return to, a world Carl’s father is convinced holds the key to salvation for homosexuals, he discovers a shocking criminal connection that threatens not only his own life but the lives of some of his closest friends as well.
Corrupted: The Truth Shall Be The Nail In Your Coffin’s exploration of conversion therapy, Christianity, grief and loss, eating disorders, infidelity, racial identity, and other social issues will challenge readers to not only examine their own views on these pivotal topics but also engage in difficult conversations that have the potential to spark positive social change.
Review: I had to DNF this book about 20% in. The book isn’t for me and while the book sounds really interesting, it just wasn’t something I could get into. However, I do recommend this book. It does sound pretty good.
Verdict: DNF but it sounds good.
Book: Corrupted: The Truth Shall Be The Nail In Your Coffin
Author: Jared Dixon
Book Series: Standalone
Rating: 2/5
Publication Date: October 15, 2019
Genre: Fiction
Recommended Age: can’t recommend, DNFed
Publisher: Full Circle Press
Pages: 277
Synopsis: Jeremiah (Jerry) Nelson was happy, living the life of a struggling writer in New York City and proudly owning his identity as a gay man. However, his past catches up with him once he is forced to return home to his dysfunctional family, a history that involves a tragic loss, his bulimia, and his indelible stint in conversion therapy.
Harriet Nelson never recovered from the loss of her daughter five years ago, passively watching as her marriage disintegrated before her eyes. When her oldest son, Jerry, comes home from New York, Harriet slowly finds the fortitude to be happy, no matter the cost.
Carl's identity as a preacher's kid has never allowed him the space to own his identity as a gay young man. On the cusp of entering college, he dangerously ventures into the “forbidden” world of same-sex relationships just as his father has a revelation to preach a message of conversion to heterosexuality.
Through the help of his friends Carl and Mel and his younger brother, Leo, Jerry finds the courage to channel his painful past into exposing the dangerous, duplicitous world of conversion therapy as a field reporter for an online magazine, Rainbow Warriors. As Jerry digs into a world he vowed to never return to, a world Carl’s father is convinced holds the key to salvation for homosexuals, he discovers a shocking criminal connection that threatens not only his own life but the lives of some of his closest friends as well.
Corrupted: The Truth Shall Be The Nail In Your Coffin’s exploration of conversion therapy, Christianity, grief and loss, eating disorders, infidelity, racial identity, and other social issues will challenge readers to not only examine their own views on these pivotal topics but also engage in difficult conversations that have the potential to spark positive social change.
Review: I had to DNF this book about 20% in. The book isn’t for me and while the book sounds really interesting, it just wasn’t something I could get into. However, I do recommend this book. It does sound pretty good.
Verdict: DNF but it sounds good.
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