What Ever It Takes, God: The Most Difficult Things For Men To Survive (Paperback)

by John Oarc (Author) "Twenty-plus years after these events, I finally began writing out my thoughts to get them out of my head..." (more)
Key Phrases: New Mexico

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Secretly, pornography consumed his life and was aiding the dissolution of his already unstable marriage. He prayed for God to do what ever it took, to stop him. However, the path from darkness to light was more dreadful and heart wrenching than he could have imagined. Immediately following the prayer he discovered his wife's affair. The infidelity brought him to his knees. His heart was plagued with pain and agony. His mental status deteriorated as the images of her affair possessed his mind endlessly, yet he could not bring himself to succumb to true forgiveness. In the painful effort to reunite with her he realizes he has to overcome his own struggles.
If you are struggling with betrayal of infidelity, entangled in addictions, or have been victim to childhood molestation you will relate to this book. You are not alone. Freedom awaits you.

Product Details

• Paperback: 196 pages
• Publisher: AuthorHouse (April 3, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1425922295
• ISBN-13: 978-1425922290
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 4.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,213,686 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Dispelling myths about the sexual abuse of boys, August 19, 2006

By	Shane Murray "ShaneNYC" (New York, NY) - See all my reviews

One of the leading myths, still widely held, is that boys are immune to the effects of sexual abuse, that as males they can be expected to handle that situation, forget about it, and get on. As John Oarc's book reveals, this is almost never the case. Sexual abuse of boys has devastating and lasting effects. His personal experience and his struggle to heal and overcome the effects are extraordinarily well documented. His is a hero's journey and one that makes the reader glad to know him. A terrific read.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars An up front look at an often ignored subject - sexual abuse of boys, July 8, 2006

By	J W South (Portland, OR, USA) - See all my reviews

The author relates his own devastating journey after being victimized as a child. He tells of it's unfortunate affects on his life as a boy and teen. He tells of the emotional pain he endured as an adult trying to cope with the psychological trauma inflicted on him all those years before. He relates how he was eventually able to start of the path of recovery and how he found a source of strength in his Higher Power.

This book is a candid look at the devastating affects of this terrible crime committed against young boys. A must read if you or someone you love is a male victim of childhood sexual abuse.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Painfully Honest, Open and Therapeutic, October 12, 2007

By	Chad Gramling "Always Dream, Always Live!" (Indiana, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

John walks readers through his painful healing process that took decades to start. He honestly and openly describes his life and the events that took place following a tragic and shocking emotional trauma. It's troubling at times and is even salted with bits of humorous wisdom at others. But it's eye opening all the way through. On many levels, I was able to relate to the thoughts and emotions he expresses and have even found to be conducive to the tearing down of my own person walls and the healing of my own struggles. Bravo John.