Chosen: A Memoir of Stolen Boyhood by Stephen Mills 2022 Hardback 9781250823212

Like New Condition. 336 Pages. thru Metropolitan Books. 6.5x9.5x1 inches. ISBN 1250823218 Synopsis This powerful memoir recounts Mills’s harrowing experience of being sexually abused at age thirteen by the director of his Jewish summer camp—a trusted authority figure who groomed and molested him over two years. The trauma, buried for decades, rippled through his adult life in the form of addiction, crime, and emotional collapse.Eventually, Mills confronts his past and embarks on a decades-long pursuit of justice—not only for himself but for the many other boys harmed by the same predator. The book is both a personal reckoning and a broader call to action, shedding light on the systemic failures that allowed abuse to continue unchecked.Winner of the National Jewish Book Award for Memoir, Chosen has been praised as “unflinching,” “visceral,” and “life-saving” for its honesty and courage. 22-06-17-25-30 superb for everyday use. first-class materials and excellent craftsmanship ensure long-lasting durability.