Books like In my father's arms by Walter De Milly
Walter De Milly's memoir exposes the façade of a respected Southern family in the 1950s and the hidden abuse that racked his life. He describes how his father, a prominent businessman and Presbyterian, sexually exploited him, turning family outings into nightmares.
As Walter grows into a successful businessman, a new crisis emerges when his father, then seventy, is discovered molesting another boy. De Milly is forced to confront his father, convene the family, and engage a psychiatrist. The father ultimately agrees to a surgical castration as a form of irreversible, voluntary "cure." The book traces the complex relationships with both parents and the confrontation that leads to this unprecedented solution, offering insight into the challenges faced by incest survivors.
First publish date: 1999
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Autobiography
Authors: Walter De Milly
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