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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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April 1, 2021
@dijared13 reached out to me on instagram To review his book. In his own words “The book talks about the pervasiveness of conversion therapy in the LGBTQIA+ community, something that I as a conversion therapy survivor know about intimately. My mission is to give voice to other conversion therapy survivors and their friends and families, and educate people about the harmful effects of this therapy. My book is a work of fiction, based on my experience.”
The main subject of this book was tough to read. As a mother reading about children not being accepted by their parents was heartbreaking. There are many storylines in this book that all intersect. Other than conversion therapy, this book also includes suicide, eating disorders and prostitution.
More importantly than my review, however, is the work that Jared is involved with to help conversion therapy survivors @ctsurvivors
https://ctsurvivors.org/
https://anchor.fm/jared-dixon0
The main subject of this book was tough to read. As a mother reading about children not being accepted by their parents was heartbreaking. There are many storylines in this book that all intersect. Other than conversion therapy, this book also includes suicide, eating disorders and prostitution.
More importantly than my review, however, is the work that Jared is involved with to help conversion therapy survivors @ctsurvivors
https://ctsurvivors.org/
https://anchor.fm/jared-dixon0
May 1, 2021
I'm still processing this one I think. Corrupted is a challenging story to read that examines the real life consequences of conversion therapy from a religious lens, specifically for gay men. I knew this going into the book and I thought it would be fine, but I think I'll just stay away from conversion therapy stories in general, it's too uncomfortable to read.
While this story focuses on several main characters, the majority of the story revolves around Jerry, a biracial gay young man. I think he's like 17-19 in this, don't quite remember, it's about a year after he started college. Unfortunately things didn't work out and Jerry is forced to go home and deal with the trauma of his father forcing him into conversion therapy, among other things.
There were so many things going on back in Jerry's home town from the conversion therapy, sex trafficking, murder, grooming, adultery and more that I've forgotten. At some points, it felt like the next unbelievable thing would happen just for shock value. This book just had so many awful and horrible things happen to the MCs, but we really miss the hopeful or happy events to balance it out.
One thing the book did a great job at was illustrating how organized religious groups will organize and hide the evidence of crimes happening to protect powerful people. And that it's normally not one person or one event, but several people and those who let them get away with it.
It also really sucked that one of the main female characters was super evil, super slut shaming, grooming people to become escorts and more. She had zero redeeming qualities and would just constantly get worse. It really drove me up the wall. Like yes I know that women can be villains, but the fact that it was the only woman not involved in the church here just made me feel some kind of the way.
I did like that there was a focus on friendship between Jerry and his little group of cousins/friends. There's also positive therapy rep outside of the conversion therapy.
While this story focuses on several main characters, the majority of the story revolves around Jerry, a biracial gay young man. I think he's like 17-19 in this, don't quite remember, it's about a year after he started college. Unfortunately things didn't work out and Jerry is forced to go home and deal with the trauma of his father forcing him into conversion therapy, among other things.
There were so many things going on back in Jerry's home town from the conversion therapy, sex trafficking, murder, grooming, adultery and more that I've forgotten. At some points, it felt like the next unbelievable thing would happen just for shock value. This book just had so many awful and horrible things happen to the MCs, but we really miss the hopeful or happy events to balance it out.
One thing the book did a great job at was illustrating how organized religious groups will organize and hide the evidence of crimes happening to protect powerful people. And that it's normally not one person or one event, but several people and those who let them get away with it.
It also really sucked that one of the main female characters was super evil, super slut shaming, grooming people to become escorts and more. She had zero redeeming qualities and would just constantly get worse. It really drove me up the wall. Like yes I know that women can be villains, but the fact that it was the only woman not involved in the church here just made me feel some kind of the way.
I did like that there was a focus on friendship between Jerry and his little group of cousins/friends. There's also positive therapy rep outside of the conversion therapy.
April 19, 2021
I was very kindly gifted this book by the author.
I really enjoyed this! This book has very adult themes and was very intriguing, I really liked the exploration of the topic of gay conversation therapy and how the author portrayed each perspective with depth. Would recommend if you’re interested in the topic.
I really enjoyed this! This book has very adult themes and was very intriguing, I really liked the exploration of the topic of gay conversation therapy and how the author portrayed each perspective with depth. Would recommend if you’re interested in the topic.
April 28, 2021
2.5 Stars
Content Warnings at end of review.
Thank you so much to the author for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Corrupted is a complicated story following a multitude of characters over the course of a few months as they find themselves in increasingly complex situations regarding conversion therapy, being homosexual and Christian, an escort business, and murder. This book was inspired by the author's own experience with religion and conversion therapy, though it is not at all a true story.
The good things about this book are its anti-conversion messages, acceptance of homosexuality and religion coexisting, and strong beginning.
I enjoyed the messages that this book was trying to convey, but didn't particularly like the way it went about it. The characters were messy and hard to tell apart, they were all connected in ways that seemed a little too convenient, and there were so many of them. I also felt that the writing was overly descriptive and too much was going on in this book. It became increasingly unrealistic and improbably as it went along.
There were also some problematic issues in this book, such as blatant fatphobia and slut-shaming.
Please bare in mind the multiple content warnings for this book before reading.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder, Vomit, Violence, Toxic relationship, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Sexual violence, Sexual content, Religious bigotry, Rape, Physical abuse, Pedophilia, Panic attacks/disorders, Murder, Kidnapping, Infidelity, Homophobia, Gun violence, Grief, Gore, Forced institutionalization, Fatphobia, Emotional abuse, Drug use, Domestic abuse, Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Blood, Body horror, Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Cursing, and Death
conversion therapy
Content Warnings at end of review.
Thank you so much to the author for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Corrupted is a complicated story following a multitude of characters over the course of a few months as they find themselves in increasingly complex situations regarding conversion therapy, being homosexual and Christian, an escort business, and murder. This book was inspired by the author's own experience with religion and conversion therapy, though it is not at all a true story.
The good things about this book are its anti-conversion messages, acceptance of homosexuality and religion coexisting, and strong beginning.
I enjoyed the messages that this book was trying to convey, but didn't particularly like the way it went about it. The characters were messy and hard to tell apart, they were all connected in ways that seemed a little too convenient, and there were so many of them. I also felt that the writing was overly descriptive and too much was going on in this book. It became increasingly unrealistic and improbably as it went along.
There were also some problematic issues in this book, such as blatant fatphobia and slut-shaming.
Please bare in mind the multiple content warnings for this book before reading.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder, Vomit, Violence, Toxic relationship, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Sexual violence, Sexual content, Religious bigotry, Rape, Physical abuse, Pedophilia, Panic attacks/disorders, Murder, Kidnapping, Infidelity, Homophobia, Gun violence, Grief, Gore, Forced institutionalization, Fatphobia, Emotional abuse, Drug use, Domestic abuse, Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Blood, Body horror, Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Cursing, and Death
conversion therapy
April 22, 2021
CORRUPTED
AUTHOR: Jared Dixon
RATING: ***/5
GENRE: Adult Fiction
The story begins with Jerry, who is gay and is happy with his life. Then we see Heather and Percy and Greg and Leo and so many more characters. Their stories are very different but at some point, all the stories start coming together and all of their lives get intertwined.
Carl, a preacher's kid, is also homosexual. Life is especially hard for him because his parents were homophobic and they believed in conversion therapy.
"your same-sex attractions are not about some primal urges you're born with. They're about all the hurt and pain and lack of affection you've experienced."
This really angered me. This is what they preach in conversion therapy?! Damn.
There is so much happening in the story. I think it was a good thing and the energy of the book was very high. But, at some points it all felt a little too much for me.
The book is about friendship. About love. About LGBTQ rights. About their struggles.
AUTHOR: Jared Dixon
RATING: ***/5
GENRE: Adult Fiction
The story begins with Jerry, who is gay and is happy with his life. Then we see Heather and Percy and Greg and Leo and so many more characters. Their stories are very different but at some point, all the stories start coming together and all of their lives get intertwined.
Carl, a preacher's kid, is also homosexual. Life is especially hard for him because his parents were homophobic and they believed in conversion therapy.
"your same-sex attractions are not about some primal urges you're born with. They're about all the hurt and pain and lack of affection you've experienced."
This really angered me. This is what they preach in conversion therapy?! Damn.
There is so much happening in the story. I think it was a good thing and the energy of the book was very high. But, at some points it all felt a little too much for me.
The book is about friendship. About love. About LGBTQ rights. About their struggles.
January 20, 2021
I would call this book autobiographical fiction. It is primarily fiction, but gives glimpses into Jared Dixon's life experience. Some authors immerse themselves into foreign subject matter very deeply in order to write as realistic a story as possible, even though they have little personal experience. On the other hand, Mr. Dixon has chosen to reveal some aspects of his all-too-real life story in order to provide one of the underlying threads of the story. Corrupted is a fast-paced story, one with lots of characters. I honestly had to make a chart of the characters in order to keep them all straight (spoiler alert, they aren't all straight!). While this might be off-putting for readers like me who can't seem to always retain all that they read, to me it reveals the reality of most of our lives--we have lots of friends and connections, and sometimes these connections intersect in more than one place. And it's those kinds of intersections that can lead to wonderful plot twists. This is a good read for it's plot and character development, but it is also a profound window into the lives of people who might look 'ordinary' on the surface.
April 28, 2021
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" Corrupted " Jared Dixon
Format : #paperback Pages :277
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Genres : LGBT, Fiction
Trigger Warnings:
Conversion therapy, religious trauma, bulimia, racism, sex trafficking
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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 an indelible stint in conversion therapy
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MY THOUGHTS: This is the first book I've read by Jared , and it most certainly won't be the last book I went in completely blind I as I started to read I was instantly intrigued from page one to the very end. It's a compelling and very moving story . It's very fast paced and quite interesting. It's a gem the author is also a gem and has a lot of potential. I cannot wait to see more books from Jared . I definitely recommend this book
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Rating: ☆☆☆☆☆
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April 3, 2021
I love how this book explored the traditional Methodist Christian relationship to homosexuality. It offered great insights into the dark realities of conversion therapy, which is something I haven’t read about before this. I appreciate authors willing to bear their personal truths and delve into weighty topics pertaining to the LGBTQ community. These stories keep us grounded in what we still have to fight to undo in the midst of the progress we’ve made. There were a lot of characters, but I thought they were brought to life well, found them very real, and enjoyed the writing. The whole thing was very honest. Overall, a wonderful addition to books on Black queer experiences that I appreciated the opportunity to read.
January 14, 2021
I loved how the novel addressed conversion therapy with compassion for both the proponents of it and the victims of it. This is an issue that is not talked about enough when discussing LGBTQ rights. Dixon masterfully connected all the characters and interwove them in a complex story full of betrayal, hypocrisy, and criminal behavior. It’s a page turner that you won’t be able to put down. Can’t wait to read book #2 in the series.
May 2, 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: Corrupted Book 1
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: Corrupted Book 1
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.
April 11, 2021
Book review 📚
Book name: Corrupted
Author name:jared dixon
Rating:4.9/5
Blurb:
This stories is all about a guy named Jeremiah Nelson(Jerry) who's gay, but in his life, he's happy.He accepts happily what life gives him. Except for her mother, who is still suffering from the pain of her daughter's loss five years ago,but she gets the reason for being happy when jerry returns from New york due to family reasons.Another character
Carl who is friend of Jerry is a preacher's kid who is a homosexual too.When he goes to the college where homosexuality is forbidden.he is forced to change into heterosexual. Jerry ,with the help of his friends and his brother becomes the field reporter for an online magazine.There is lot of things gonna be happen further in the story which i am not gonna reveal here,for that you have to buy this book and give it a read.
Review:
👉The author wants to bring a social change in the society through his book
👉The honesty and the different behaviour of various characters in the book will will make you stay glued to the book end
👉The family of Jerry and their relatives, except for Harriet Nelson's mother, were very glad in their life. Five years ago, she never recovered from her daughter's death. The marital life of Harriet did not go well, either, due to the effects of the death of her daughter.
👉Jerry gets to go to New York City and leave MIT. His writing portfolio has been re-submitted to NYU but fired. He was very unhappy with his decision and career, he returned home.
👉Characters are just so real that at the outset it is impossible not to sympathize with them all. The author puts little parts of his own life and history in this book so simply and it's so beautiful.
👉I do recommend this book, but keep in mind that there are several topics that could be triggering to people, including homophobia, eating disorders, conversion therapy, and racism.
👉An emotional grip, entertaining, riveting , unique, realistic and educational read.
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Happy Reading 😊
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Book name: Corrupted
Author name:jared dixon
Rating:4.9/5
Blurb:
This stories is all about a guy named Jeremiah Nelson(Jerry) who's gay, but in his life, he's happy.He accepts happily what life gives him. Except for her mother, who is still suffering from the pain of her daughter's loss five years ago,but she gets the reason for being happy when jerry returns from New york due to family reasons.Another character
Carl who is friend of Jerry is a preacher's kid who is a homosexual too.When he goes to the college where homosexuality is forbidden.he is forced to change into heterosexual. Jerry ,with the help of his friends and his brother becomes the field reporter for an online magazine.There is lot of things gonna be happen further in the story which i am not gonna reveal here,for that you have to buy this book and give it a read.
Review:
👉The author wants to bring a social change in the society through his book
👉The honesty and the different behaviour of various characters in the book will will make you stay glued to the book end
👉The family of Jerry and their relatives, except for Harriet Nelson's mother, were very glad in their life. Five years ago, she never recovered from her daughter's death. The marital life of Harriet did not go well, either, due to the effects of the death of her daughter.
👉Jerry gets to go to New York City and leave MIT. His writing portfolio has been re-submitted to NYU but fired. He was very unhappy with his decision and career, he returned home.
👉Characters are just so real that at the outset it is impossible not to sympathize with them all. The author puts little parts of his own life and history in this book so simply and it's so beautiful.
👉I do recommend this book, but keep in mind that there are several topics that could be triggering to people, including homophobia, eating disorders, conversion therapy, and racism.
👉An emotional grip, entertaining, riveting , unique, realistic and educational read.
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Happy Reading 😊
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May 31, 2021
"Corrupted" weaves unexpected, yet related themes into a vividly portrayed story that feels gritty and real -- sometimes seedy, but also inspired and hopeful.
Receiving a fair and insightful portrayal, conservative communities' "pray away the gay" movements form the tapestry on which author Jared Dixon paints an adventure featuring a cast of colorful characters. The protagonists -- both straight and gay -- are hobbled in their quests by harmful teachings of shame and self-doubt, while the villains wave off whispers of doubt in pursuit of arrogant self-certainty and conquest that -- as in the real world -- leave innocent bodies in their wake.
Evangelical "former homosexuals" and disreputable conversion therapists are notorious for their multiple public moral failings, and not just about sex. "Corrupted" glimpses into the pervasive rot of a traditional church in decline: suffering the same runaway ambition, misogyny, predation, narcissism and projection that they attribute to "secular" society. But the book also looks forward to religious and non-religious communities that free themselves from shame and abuse.
As characters recall and recover haltingly from past traumas, some find courage to work together and overcome increasingly corrupted instances of familial and communal abuse in their own personal ways. Other characters opt for their worst instincts. None of the characters feel like stereotypes; they all have rationales and contexts from which they think they are doing what's right -- for themselves, if not others.
"Corrupted" is intriguing as it draws the reader deep into realistic and personal struggles with gritty modern life and with their own pasts.
Receiving a fair and insightful portrayal, conservative communities' "pray away the gay" movements form the tapestry on which author Jared Dixon paints an adventure featuring a cast of colorful characters. The protagonists -- both straight and gay -- are hobbled in their quests by harmful teachings of shame and self-doubt, while the villains wave off whispers of doubt in pursuit of arrogant self-certainty and conquest that -- as in the real world -- leave innocent bodies in their wake.
Evangelical "former homosexuals" and disreputable conversion therapists are notorious for their multiple public moral failings, and not just about sex. "Corrupted" glimpses into the pervasive rot of a traditional church in decline: suffering the same runaway ambition, misogyny, predation, narcissism and projection that they attribute to "secular" society. But the book also looks forward to religious and non-religious communities that free themselves from shame and abuse.
As characters recall and recover haltingly from past traumas, some find courage to work together and overcome increasingly corrupted instances of familial and communal abuse in their own personal ways. Other characters opt for their worst instincts. None of the characters feel like stereotypes; they all have rationales and contexts from which they think they are doing what's right -- for themselves, if not others.
"Corrupted" is intriguing as it draws the reader deep into realistic and personal struggles with gritty modern life and with their own pasts.
February 2, 2021
I was gifted a copy by the author, thank you Jared Dixon for letting me experience this wonderful book.
CW: Conversion therapy, religious trauma, bulimia, pedophilia, racism, sex trafficking, murder
Okay if you couldn’t already tell from the warnings, this book is not for the faint of heart. It is however absolutely incredible.
First of all, the characters are just so human that it’s hard to not sympathize with all of them at the beginning. Even the cheating husband, the pimp, and the conversion therapist are introduced with nuanced character flaws and pros at the same time. I absolutely sobbed over Jerry and his struggle with his father, and the same with Carl. The author so clearly put little bits of his own life and story into this book and it comes through in such a beautiful way.
Now the plot is a little tricky to follow. It’s told through a multi narrative, and it weaves mid chapter between people and scenes and if you’re not paying enough attention you will have to go back and reread the last page or two. At the start of the book I was slightly confused as to the role each character played and how they were connected, but halfway through part 1 of 3, I was hooked as I watched the drama unfold.
This book evoked such emotion from me that I had to go sit down and just stop thinking for a while, when it hit me that this story is not one that’s unheard of in reality and that so many people still suffer like this today. I cannot praise the writing enough, truly the best way to kick off the month that I could’ve asked for.
CW: Conversion therapy, religious trauma, bulimia, pedophilia, racism, sex trafficking, murder
Okay if you couldn’t already tell from the warnings, this book is not for the faint of heart. It is however absolutely incredible.
First of all, the characters are just so human that it’s hard to not sympathize with all of them at the beginning. Even the cheating husband, the pimp, and the conversion therapist are introduced with nuanced character flaws and pros at the same time. I absolutely sobbed over Jerry and his struggle with his father, and the same with Carl. The author so clearly put little bits of his own life and story into this book and it comes through in such a beautiful way.
Now the plot is a little tricky to follow. It’s told through a multi narrative, and it weaves mid chapter between people and scenes and if you’re not paying enough attention you will have to go back and reread the last page or two. At the start of the book I was slightly confused as to the role each character played and how they were connected, but halfway through part 1 of 3, I was hooked as I watched the drama unfold.
This book evoked such emotion from me that I had to go sit down and just stop thinking for a while, when it hit me that this story is not one that’s unheard of in reality and that so many people still suffer like this today. I cannot praise the writing enough, truly the best way to kick off the month that I could’ve asked for.
March 24, 2021
With Corrupted, author Jared Dixon delivers a page-turner that explores important and realistic themes, most notably conversion therapy and the irreparable and lasting harm that comes from it. Almost episodic in terms of storytelling, the characters are each presented one small story at a time and eventually through the course of the book, all the characters’ lives intersect through one major element — the church.
While religion and the church play a major role in Corrupted, it’s not a religious book by any means. Instead it takes a deeper look at the how the church sees gay people as perversions when in an all-too-familiar reality, it’s the church and its beliefs that are the real corrupters. There’s more to this story than just the church though, and there are plenty of twists, turns, murder, and mayhem to keep you turning the pages.
While this is a work of fiction, Dixon is himself a survivor of conversion therapy and you can feel his own experiences and pain come through in this book. It’s often hard to read, there are quite a few dark themes explored, but there is a little brightness brought in with several of the characters and their friendships. There’s also plenty of dark humor which I always appreciate.
Bottom line — CORRUPTED: THE TRUTH SHALL BE THE NAIL IN YOUR COFFIN was a fantastic and heartbreaking exploration of conversion therapy and the lasting harm that comes from such barbaric treatment. Fast-paced and compelling and entertaining and eye-opening, I couldn’t put it down.
*Many thanks to the author for providing a copy for review.
While religion and the church play a major role in Corrupted, it’s not a religious book by any means. Instead it takes a deeper look at the how the church sees gay people as perversions when in an all-too-familiar reality, it’s the church and its beliefs that are the real corrupters. There’s more to this story than just the church though, and there are plenty of twists, turns, murder, and mayhem to keep you turning the pages.
While this is a work of fiction, Dixon is himself a survivor of conversion therapy and you can feel his own experiences and pain come through in this book. It’s often hard to read, there are quite a few dark themes explored, but there is a little brightness brought in with several of the characters and their friendships. There’s also plenty of dark humor which I always appreciate.
Bottom line — CORRUPTED: THE TRUTH SHALL BE THE NAIL IN YOUR COFFIN was a fantastic and heartbreaking exploration of conversion therapy and the lasting harm that comes from such barbaric treatment. Fast-paced and compelling and entertaining and eye-opening, I couldn’t put it down.
*Many thanks to the author for providing a copy for review.
April 27, 2021
First off, I’d like to thank the author, Jared Dixon, for sending me a copy to review.
As with all my reviews, I’ll be honest without being rude and/or biased.
Here’s a list of TW.
• Eating disorders
• Racism
• Homophobia
• Coming out
• Violence
• Parental Struggles
• Sex Work
• Conversion Therapy
• Pedophilia
• Religious Trauma
With that being said, lets carry on with this journey.
I wouldn’t know how to classify this book other than WOW.
Its definitely a tough read. Nothing is sugar coated. I found certain chapters to be extremely heavy. Now, that’s not necessarily a bad thing, but when a book has such a hard topic, I expect the chapters to be somewhat easy to read. Meaning, not so intense. Again, nothing wrong with that, just a personal take on it.
Every situation he was in was relatable to an extent as a gay man. I kept thinking about all the times my parents took me to a psychologist or to church to pray. And that, to be honest, left a mark.
You can tell the author put his heart, soul, pain, tears, love, exhaustion, memories, personal experiences, himself into this book. You can tell how he hurt. This book was so raw, real and in your face. Its as if a bucket of ice-cold water was thrown at me. Much like a wake-up call. And I realized, a lot of the things that happened to me as a child, could have been damaging to me. And I am glad I didn’t have to go through most of the things the character in this book did.
Overall rating 4/5 stars. Would definitely recommend to others.
As with all my reviews, I’ll be honest without being rude and/or biased.
Here’s a list of TW.
• Eating disorders
• Racism
• Homophobia
• Coming out
• Violence
• Parental Struggles
• Sex Work
• Conversion Therapy
• Pedophilia
• Religious Trauma
With that being said, lets carry on with this journey.
I wouldn’t know how to classify this book other than WOW.
Its definitely a tough read. Nothing is sugar coated. I found certain chapters to be extremely heavy. Now, that’s not necessarily a bad thing, but when a book has such a hard topic, I expect the chapters to be somewhat easy to read. Meaning, not so intense. Again, nothing wrong with that, just a personal take on it.
Every situation he was in was relatable to an extent as a gay man. I kept thinking about all the times my parents took me to a psychologist or to church to pray. And that, to be honest, left a mark.
You can tell the author put his heart, soul, pain, tears, love, exhaustion, memories, personal experiences, himself into this book. You can tell how he hurt. This book was so raw, real and in your face. Its as if a bucket of ice-cold water was thrown at me. Much like a wake-up call. And I realized, a lot of the things that happened to me as a child, could have been damaging to me. And I am glad I didn’t have to go through most of the things the character in this book did.
Overall rating 4/5 stars. Would definitely recommend to others.
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July 15, 2020All of us have them: the strains and struggles and strategies to manage our own mental health, while simultaneously trying to help our friends and family--not to mention our society--to manage THEIR mental health challenges.
Some of us meditate, some of us turn to alcohol or other chemicals. Some of us rise before sunrise to use yoga or videogames and tea or coffee or vigorous physical workouts or Facebook to fortify us for the inevitable scrapes and bruises inherent in these days of modern society.
In Jared Dixon's CORRUPTED, these realities are explored in raw and lyrical detail. Each of the characters' struggles is laid alongside the hopes, fears, and compassion of the others' struggles, intertwined with-- and illuminated by--the humanity of each other. The depth with which Dixon explores and creates nuance with the complex personalities of his characters makes for an engrossing--if sometimes terrifying--read. Readers will need to navigate between unnerved at various points in the narrative, tearful at other points, sometimes uplifted, and sometimes infuriated by other aspects of this narrative with has, as its undulating thread, some riveting intersections between homosexuality and religion, bulimia and prostitution and betrayal, love and friendship and loyalty, parenthood and dishonesty, as well as sometimes ill-informed good intentions. But readers will never be bored by Dixon's tale of modern reality. This is truly a "good read" and most of us will recognize aspects of our own community lives enfolded in this gripping story.
Some of us meditate, some of us turn to alcohol or other chemicals. Some of us rise before sunrise to use yoga or videogames and tea or coffee or vigorous physical workouts or Facebook to fortify us for the inevitable scrapes and bruises inherent in these days of modern society.
In Jared Dixon's CORRUPTED, these realities are explored in raw and lyrical detail. Each of the characters' struggles is laid alongside the hopes, fears, and compassion of the others' struggles, intertwined with-- and illuminated by--the humanity of each other. The depth with which Dixon explores and creates nuance with the complex personalities of his characters makes for an engrossing--if sometimes terrifying--read. Readers will need to navigate between unnerved at various points in the narrative, tearful at other points, sometimes uplifted, and sometimes infuriated by other aspects of this narrative with has, as its undulating thread, some riveting intersections between homosexuality and religion, bulimia and prostitution and betrayal, love and friendship and loyalty, parenthood and dishonesty, as well as sometimes ill-informed good intentions. But readers will never be bored by Dixon's tale of modern reality. This is truly a "good read" and most of us will recognize aspects of our own community lives enfolded in this gripping story.
April 25, 2021
Corrupted: The truth shall be the nail in your coffin is a book written by Jared Dixon. The protagonist of this book is Jeremiah Nelson (Jerry), who is living his life as a struggling author. He is living proudly as a gay man in New York but forced to return to his home. Now, to deploy his painful past, his friends help him to the world of conversion therapy as a field reporter. Now, for further story you have to read the book.
The cover page of the story is interesting and after reading the book, I felt it is beautiful. The title is appropriate for the book. I felt that there are several themes covered in the book which is great. The themes include racism, homosexuality, therapy etc. I love the book, I didn't expected it to be such a good read. I'll appreciate the author for writing a book so different and with perfect plot. Later, I get to know that the author has also gone through conversion therapy.
I guess, that's why the book gives so much personal touch and emotion to it. The portrayal of every character is done very well with intricate informations. It is a fast-pace and gripping read, the language of the book is simple. The book has given me so much to think and learn, it is an emotional read at some point of time. The one point I didn't like about the book is there are too many flashbacks and I can't keep track of them. Overall, I like the book and recommend it to all the people who want to read a different book.
The cover page of the story is interesting and after reading the book, I felt it is beautiful. The title is appropriate for the book. I felt that there are several themes covered in the book which is great. The themes include racism, homosexuality, therapy etc. I love the book, I didn't expected it to be such a good read. I'll appreciate the author for writing a book so different and with perfect plot. Later, I get to know that the author has also gone through conversion therapy.
I guess, that's why the book gives so much personal touch and emotion to it. The portrayal of every character is done very well with intricate informations. It is a fast-pace and gripping read, the language of the book is simple. The book has given me so much to think and learn, it is an emotional read at some point of time. The one point I didn't like about the book is there are too many flashbacks and I can't keep track of them. Overall, I like the book and recommend it to all the people who want to read a different book.
April 26, 2021
Corrupted by Jared Dixon 🌟
This book is an exploration of conversion therapy and christianity, grief and loss, eating disorder and other social issues that challenges us to examine our views on these pivotal topics,to talk about it and have the potential to spark positive changes.
With help of a his friends Mel and Carl, and family Jerry exposes the horrors of Conversion therapy as a field reporter.
This book is grueling ,it takes us on a scary world where it paints a glaring picture of hardships faced by young boys like Jerry, and Carl for just being gay.
I didn't know about conversion therapy but whatever i got to know it scared me, that misguided parents sent their children to treat homosexuality.
Acceptance after coming out to family is everything and this book shows an ugly side of not being accepted, its hard to take in.
I felt the helplessness of Jerry, and his outlook changed as he got support from his surroundings his peers and family and he set out to expose the the man Lester who falsely preaches about conversion therapy.
I felt the side characters are well developed as well and each and everyone had a story to tell, there's so much going on with Harriet, Perry, Heather, Mark its all blended well and it was immensely dark different shocking read for me.
I was engrossed the whole time and although being a hard hitting read, i applaud the author for writing such a book.
This book is an exploration of conversion therapy and christianity, grief and loss, eating disorder and other social issues that challenges us to examine our views on these pivotal topics,to talk about it and have the potential to spark positive changes.
With help of a his friends Mel and Carl, and family Jerry exposes the horrors of Conversion therapy as a field reporter.
This book is grueling ,it takes us on a scary world where it paints a glaring picture of hardships faced by young boys like Jerry, and Carl for just being gay.
I didn't know about conversion therapy but whatever i got to know it scared me, that misguided parents sent their children to treat homosexuality.
Acceptance after coming out to family is everything and this book shows an ugly side of not being accepted, its hard to take in.
I felt the helplessness of Jerry, and his outlook changed as he got support from his surroundings his peers and family and he set out to expose the the man Lester who falsely preaches about conversion therapy.
I felt the side characters are well developed as well and each and everyone had a story to tell, there's so much going on with Harriet, Perry, Heather, Mark its all blended well and it was immensely dark different shocking read for me.
I was engrossed the whole time and although being a hard hitting read, i applaud the author for writing such a book.
May 4, 2021
So, this is a book for those who want something that is very emotional and strong. With considerations to interpersonal relationships and others, Jared was profound in his explanations of self and his experiences. This is such an important topic of self, betrayal, family dynamics, and all in all to truly be a survivor. Jared has such a way with words, this topic is extremely important in retrospects to the LGBT Community and the reality of conversion therapy. It took me a while to read (I'm a slow reader) but it was truly a work of art. I recommended this book with the highest consideration. If you are in the LGBT Community or even an Ally I highly recommend this book. The author's experiences with the church, was something I can completely relate to. While it wasn't completely consumed by the religious basis of the book, It was a very dynamic, suspenseful, and eventful book. 10/10
Thank you Jared for allowing me to read this and write an honest review! I look forward to any future endeavors you put out.
Thank you Jared for allowing me to read this and write an honest review! I look forward to any future endeavors you put out.
April 15, 2021
I’ll be honest, this book was an emotional roller-coaster for me to read, BUT it was beautifully written and I was in awe of the intricately woven characters. I am not a huge fan of multiple characters having the POV, but Jared did a wonderful job with this task.
This book brings up a lot of themes, one of the main ones is conversion therapy, and I have to admit I had very limited knowledge about the subject going into reading, but this book enlightened me a lot about it, and I was able to witness some of the side effects of it. I would say if anyone has dealt with CT or known anyone who’s experienced CT, this would an outstanding book for them to read. Other topics include: eating disorders, racial identity and tension, grief of losing loved ones, and Christianity. This book was a challenge for me to read, because it was a heavy read, but again I stress – Jared beautifully crafted this novel, and I can genuinely tell he poured himself into this.
This book brings up a lot of themes, one of the main ones is conversion therapy, and I have to admit I had very limited knowledge about the subject going into reading, but this book enlightened me a lot about it, and I was able to witness some of the side effects of it. I would say if anyone has dealt with CT or known anyone who’s experienced CT, this would an outstanding book for them to read. Other topics include: eating disorders, racial identity and tension, grief of losing loved ones, and Christianity. This book was a challenge for me to read, because it was a heavy read, but again I stress – Jared beautifully crafted this novel, and I can genuinely tell he poured himself into this.
April 27, 2021
“OUR LIVES BEGIN TO END THE DAY WE BECOME SILENT ABOUT THINGS THAT MATTER.” - REV. DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.
About the book 📚
The protagonist of the book is Jerry, a struggling author.
The book talks about the hardship faced by the gay community by showing the difficulties in the path of Jerry and Carl.
It talks about conversion therapy in which parents sent their children to treat homosexuality. Rejection by your loved one is so painful sometimes the book shows this aspect too. Accepting you with your flaws shows that the person loved you, but rejecting someone for a cause that is not even in their hand shows the evil side of the other person.
Apart from conversion therapy it also talks about Christianity, eating disorder and another such issue.
What I like about the book
The title is appropriate
The cover page is incredible.
The plot of the book is good.
Overall, a good book that gives us deep messages.
About the book 📚
The protagonist of the book is Jerry, a struggling author.
The book talks about the hardship faced by the gay community by showing the difficulties in the path of Jerry and Carl.
It talks about conversion therapy in which parents sent their children to treat homosexuality. Rejection by your loved one is so painful sometimes the book shows this aspect too. Accepting you with your flaws shows that the person loved you, but rejecting someone for a cause that is not even in their hand shows the evil side of the other person.
Apart from conversion therapy it also talks about Christianity, eating disorder and another such issue.
What I like about the book
The title is appropriate
The cover page is incredible.
The plot of the book is good.
Overall, a good book that gives us deep messages.
April 28, 2021
⚰️SYNOPSIS: You will be emotionally involved in this book while reading and apt is narration of the book is page turner for me. This book revolves around a gay character Jerry who is happily living in his life after accepting his truth excepting his mother.
What are those special abilities to know grab this book and unveil the secret.
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⚰️NOVELTY: This book has an element of conversion therapy , LGBTQ community. However, author has kept this sensitive topic with utmost compassion.
⚰️GUESSWORK: As this book has been written around dealing with multiple characters thus this book is a page turner without leaving scope for prediction.
⚰️LANGUAGE: This book has such a crisp narration with good language.
⚰️FINAL CALL: Loved the way character description has been mentioned and with multiple characters in the plot this book never made the reader baffled. Book has emotions which made this a gripping read. Also the tittle of the book is captivating as well as apt .
What are those special abilities to know grab this book and unveil the secret.
.
⚰️NOVELTY: This book has an element of conversion therapy , LGBTQ community. However, author has kept this sensitive topic with utmost compassion.
⚰️GUESSWORK: As this book has been written around dealing with multiple characters thus this book is a page turner without leaving scope for prediction.
⚰️LANGUAGE: This book has such a crisp narration with good language.
⚰️FINAL CALL: Loved the way character description has been mentioned and with multiple characters in the plot this book never made the reader baffled. Book has emotions which made this a gripping read. Also the tittle of the book is captivating as well as apt .
February 3, 2022
Thank you to the author, Jared Dixon, who reached out to me on Instagram and gifted me this book in exchange for an honest review.
Corrupted: The Truth Shall Be the Nail in Your Coffin is a book that follows many characters, but primarily focuses on a few individuals. First, there's Jerry, returning home to a family in which he has a rocky (to put it lightly) pass. Then, there's Carl, whose father is pushing for reorientation therapy for homosexuals and transgender individuals, unaware his son is gay. Finally, there's Heather, who's occupation puts many individuals' lives on the line, including her own.
What I truly appreciated about this book was that it was own voices, with the author having experienced the trauma of reorientation therapy firsthand. It established a level of trust while reading; I knew with certainty that this was well-researched and accurate. I'm grateful for the characters in this book (and real life individuals) who are fighting each and every day to put this terrible practice to an end.
One aspect of this reading experience that I found a bit frustrating was the multiple characters and the multiple points of view. There were so many characters and plot lines in this book, and I felt like it would have had just as much impact if some of them were not included.
I really enjoyed this book, and I'm really grateful for the opportunity to read it!
Corrupted: The Truth Shall Be the Nail in Your Coffin is a book that follows many characters, but primarily focuses on a few individuals. First, there's Jerry, returning home to a family in which he has a rocky (to put it lightly) pass. Then, there's Carl, whose father is pushing for reorientation therapy for homosexuals and transgender individuals, unaware his son is gay. Finally, there's Heather, who's occupation puts many individuals' lives on the line, including her own.
What I truly appreciated about this book was that it was own voices, with the author having experienced the trauma of reorientation therapy firsthand. It established a level of trust while reading; I knew with certainty that this was well-researched and accurate. I'm grateful for the characters in this book (and real life individuals) who are fighting each and every day to put this terrible practice to an end.
One aspect of this reading experience that I found a bit frustrating was the multiple characters and the multiple points of view. There were so many characters and plot lines in this book, and I felt like it would have had just as much impact if some of them were not included.
I really enjoyed this book, and I'm really grateful for the opportunity to read it!
March 23, 2021
What a powerful novel! Thank you to Jared Dixon for a copy of Corrupted: the Truth Shall be the Nail in Your Coffin. This novel has a cast of characters, but most noticeably, follows Jerry. Jerry is a gay man living in New York but when circumstances land him back into small town life, he finds himself falling back into his eating disorder and dealing with the dysfunctional families surrounding him. This novel has a huge focus on the LGBTQ+ community and the conversion therapies enforced through churches and family members. It was such a heart-wrenching book. I think it excellently highlights the way people grapple with their faith, especially when that faith is at odds with who they are as a person. There’s tenderness and compassion in some of our characters and there is evil done in the name of God in some of our other characters. This emotional debut has suspense, thought provoking awareness, melancholy, and a deep look at trauma. Thank you so much for sharing this book with us, Jared! The writing was smooth and the storyline was fast faced even though it deals with tough subjects.
February 27, 2021
'Homosexuality wasn’t a struggle. And it wasn’t something from which Carl or anyone else needed to be delivered.'
Corrupted: The Truth Shall Be The Nail in Your Coffin by Jared Dixon
This book, first in a series of six books, was quite unsettling yet informative.
Jeremiah (Jerry) Nelson is a proud gay man in the city of New York. He was living quite happily.
However, the universe doesn't let anyone be happy for long, now does it? Jerry's past creeps up to him and brings him back home to his family, bulimia and his stint with conversion therapy.
Now, his family is not happy either. His father, Percy, has dark personal secrets of his own. His mother, Harriet, is struggling with the grief of losing a child. The only respite provided to Jerry is by his happy going brother, Leo.
Carl, on the other hand, is a closeted gay man. And the worse part is that he is the son of a priest, affiliated to a conservative church. Carl's plans to come out to his parents go all down the drain when one morning his father, Mark, announces that he was sent a message by God to preach conversion to heterosexuality to "diseased" homosexuals.
As we go on, we see how the lives of Jerry and Carl are intertwined, unrolling a ball of dangerous events.
The characters sketched out by the author are very human. You can't help but appreciate the love Percy has for his sons, even though he is a pathetic husband. You still want to try and make Mark understand why he is wrong and should accept Carl as he is. There are some of the characters that make you smile and absolutely enrage you at times. Are not all people just like that?
The plot of the story is told from multiple characters' views. It can be a little difficult in the beginning, but as you go forward, you appreciate the plot for moving that way. The writing is super easy and flowy, and you will find yourself eager to know what happens next.
The one thing I realised while reading this book is that we say we live in the 21st century, however, we still seem to be carrying the dead weight of archaic rules set thousands of years ago even today. Rules that were required and possibly necessary hundreds of years back, but now they don't hold any practicality. Religion is really supposed to provide hope and comfort to every single individual of the society. Not make people scared to even express themselves.
This book is great for readers who are into crime novels, people like me who want to be allies to the LGBTQ community and people looking for stories about how conversion therapy, as proposed by various religions, is harmful.
Corrupted: The Truth Shall Be The Nail in Your Coffin by Jared Dixon
This book, first in a series of six books, was quite unsettling yet informative.
Jeremiah (Jerry) Nelson is a proud gay man in the city of New York. He was living quite happily.
However, the universe doesn't let anyone be happy for long, now does it? Jerry's past creeps up to him and brings him back home to his family, bulimia and his stint with conversion therapy.
Now, his family is not happy either. His father, Percy, has dark personal secrets of his own. His mother, Harriet, is struggling with the grief of losing a child. The only respite provided to Jerry is by his happy going brother, Leo.
Carl, on the other hand, is a closeted gay man. And the worse part is that he is the son of a priest, affiliated to a conservative church. Carl's plans to come out to his parents go all down the drain when one morning his father, Mark, announces that he was sent a message by God to preach conversion to heterosexuality to "diseased" homosexuals.
As we go on, we see how the lives of Jerry and Carl are intertwined, unrolling a ball of dangerous events.
The characters sketched out by the author are very human. You can't help but appreciate the love Percy has for his sons, even though he is a pathetic husband. You still want to try and make Mark understand why he is wrong and should accept Carl as he is. There are some of the characters that make you smile and absolutely enrage you at times. Are not all people just like that?
The plot of the story is told from multiple characters' views. It can be a little difficult in the beginning, but as you go forward, you appreciate the plot for moving that way. The writing is super easy and flowy, and you will find yourself eager to know what happens next.
The one thing I realised while reading this book is that we say we live in the 21st century, however, we still seem to be carrying the dead weight of archaic rules set thousands of years ago even today. Rules that were required and possibly necessary hundreds of years back, but now they don't hold any practicality. Religion is really supposed to provide hope and comfort to every single individual of the society. Not make people scared to even express themselves.
This book is great for readers who are into crime novels, people like me who want to be allies to the LGBTQ community and people looking for stories about how conversion therapy, as proposed by various religions, is harmful.
April 26, 2021
This book was really educative and helpful to me. I don't read many books on the LGBTQ community so when I picked this up, I was a little hesitant but this book proved me wrong. The storyline is written perfectly. So many different lives and how they are related to each other is smoothly carved together to form this book. This book shows so much about how a Gay man suffers in society because of the society's backward mindset. I really enjoyed reading about Conversion Therapy, I didn't know about it so I was intrigued. I did feel like the book was a bit too much for me but I loved the book. Overall, it's a nicely written book that describes the troubles and joy that a Gay man has in his life.
March 30, 2021
This. Beautiful. Effing. Book! Thank you Jared for a copy of your debut book, Corrupted: the Truth Shall be the Nail in Your Coffin. The first in a series that includes murder and other nefarious deeds, themes of LGBTQ+ identity and conversion therapy, religious identity and crisis, and grief and fear; I was absolutely riveted by this story. As a bisexual female I couldn't fully appreciate what Jerry or Carl was going through, but I know the fear of coming out (my parents still don't know, though both my brothers do). I loved that this had a lot of Jared's personal journey in it but had SO MUCH MORE GOING ON. Like, seriously. There are several story lines that you follow that converge and flow together, and Jared leads us through it all so well!!!
I recommend this to my queers and allies who want a story to relate to, and learn more about someone else's journey. I loved every minute and I'm so ready for book number two!!!
I recommend this to my queers and allies who want a story to relate to, and learn more about someone else's journey. I loved every minute and I'm so ready for book number two!!!
April 27, 2021
Corrupted talks about real human life struggles. This is my first LGBTQ+ book. Jerry Nelson, drop out from MIT and left his family and went to New York. But it was difficult for him to survive there. So he came back to his family. Whereas in his home, his parents are separated physically and emotionally. But by the return of Jerry, his mother finds happiness in him. Carl, a preacher's son, who is also a homosexual. But his father forces him to attend the conversion therapy. Later Jerry becomes an online reporter and he brings forward the ahocking realities of conversion therapy to the real world.
Corrupted is very much related to the author's real life. He beautifully narrated each events happening in each characters and they are very much human. There are many characters, so it really confusing to track each one. The language is simple and the story is very important to talk in this current situation. The title is very much apt for this book. Overall a good read.
Corrupted is very much related to the author's real life. He beautifully narrated each events happening in each characters and they are very much human. There are many characters, so it really confusing to track each one. The language is simple and the story is very important to talk in this current situation. The title is very much apt for this book. Overall a good read.
March 7, 2021
This was a fast-paced, intriguing, and complex read. I do recommend this book, but keep in mind that there are several topics that could be triggering to people, including homophobia, eating disorders, conversion therapy, and racism.
Jared's writing was amazing. He portrayed the characters in such a realistic way, and with so much detail that it felt like I personally knew them. The only problem with the characters was that there were several of them, and it was difficult to keep track of them all at times.
If you're in the LGBTQ+ community or even an ally, this is a must read. It was educational, emotional, and raw.
Disclaimer: I received a gifted copy of this book from the author. This did not influence my opinion in any way.
Jared's writing was amazing. He portrayed the characters in such a realistic way, and with so much detail that it felt like I personally knew them. The only problem with the characters was that there were several of them, and it was difficult to keep track of them all at times.
If you're in the LGBTQ+ community or even an ally, this is a must read. It was educational, emotional, and raw.
Disclaimer: I received a gifted copy of this book from the author. This did not influence my opinion in any way.
May 17, 2021
Corrupted: The Truth Shall Be the Nail in Your Coffin
AUTHOR:- Jared Dixon
PLATFORM:- KINDLE
PAGES:-277
RATING:- 4.5/5
BOOK REVIEW
Jerry moves to NYC, gets denied from NYU, and gets evicted. Now he is headed back home to his family that are seemingly happy except the secrets that lie behind closed office and bathroom doors.
Jerry navigates his sexuality, conversion therapy, family, friends, and personal trauma responses all while trying to stay afloat.
A cast of characters influence his journey and the stories told around him. Though their lives may appear mundane, the crime, violence, drama, and suspense that ensues is an eye opening into the seemingly dull lives of ordinary people.
I enjoyed being able to learn about the complexities that make of these characters. Some of them seem to be very heavily drawn from real experiences and people, so getting to dive into them made my empathy and my perspective expand.
This book does centre around conversation therapy. But that said, learning about that and the experiences of others was eye opening.
The writing was chunked in a way that was easy to follow I was never confused whom was being followed by the narrator.
The title of the book is appropriate the cover is defining the title very appropriately.
Also, the vocabulary is kept very simple, so it does not require any special aid.
What a work done by the author. Really impressed with the quality of work done.
AUTHOR:- Jared Dixon
PLATFORM:- KINDLE
PAGES:-277
RATING:- 4.5/5
BOOK REVIEW
Jerry moves to NYC, gets denied from NYU, and gets evicted. Now he is headed back home to his family that are seemingly happy except the secrets that lie behind closed office and bathroom doors.
Jerry navigates his sexuality, conversion therapy, family, friends, and personal trauma responses all while trying to stay afloat.
A cast of characters influence his journey and the stories told around him. Though their lives may appear mundane, the crime, violence, drama, and suspense that ensues is an eye opening into the seemingly dull lives of ordinary people.
I enjoyed being able to learn about the complexities that make of these characters. Some of them seem to be very heavily drawn from real experiences and people, so getting to dive into them made my empathy and my perspective expand.
This book does centre around conversation therapy. But that said, learning about that and the experiences of others was eye opening.
The writing was chunked in a way that was easy to follow I was never confused whom was being followed by the narrator.
The title of the book is appropriate the cover is defining the title very appropriately.
Also, the vocabulary is kept very simple, so it does not require any special aid.
What a work done by the author. Really impressed with the quality of work done.
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