Review of Don't Mind Me, I'm Just Having a Bad Life
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Review of Don't Mind Me, I'm Just Having a Bad Life
[Following is a volunteer review of "Don't Mind Me, I'm Just Having a Bad Life" by Lewis Kempfer.]
Lewis Kempfer's book Don't Mind Me, I'm Just Having A Bad Life is based on his own story. He discussed his life experiences beginning when he was four years old when he and his parents relocated to Colorado. Dennis' father, abused him physically, leaving him traumatized even as an adult. When Lewis' father abandoned them for another woman named Sharon, things got worse for his mother, who had to work extra hard as a single parent. Lewis grew up being sexually abused; at a young age, he started engaging in gay sex with Sonny, his stepmother's child. Growing up into a man, Lewis became addicted to acceptance in places and people, violent sex, and substance abuse. Trying to build a career in singing and acting, he moved to California and enjoyed a successful career for a time until he was diagnosed with HIV in 2007, due to his reckless lifestyle, but this didn't bring a stop to his addictive behaviors. Life got worse with his relationship with an S&M gay named Master Pain, which almost cost him his life and freedom. Still, he went even deeper into Satanism, searching for Satanic chants and prayers online. But with the help of Jesus, whom he has been running away from, he was able to come out and experience light even after spending so much time in the dark tunnel, mostly due to his unyielding behavior.
The cover page was one of the first things that attracted me to this book. It piqued my curiosity about what to expect. Seeing a gentleman try to hide his facial expression by covering himself with a happy mask exemplifies how many people suffering from depression camouflage themselves. This book has valuable lessons, and any reader who reads it will be able to take away something from the author's life experiences. Many people may relate to Lewis' story, whether they are gay or not, because it describes his road to acceptance. Despite his dislike for the church and loss of faith, Lewis was able to reconcile with God and accept that his story is a testimony to Christ saving him from himself. He confessed that he still hasn't gotten his route right, indicating that he is still in the process of becoming better. Don't Mind Me, I'm Just Having A Bad Life is easy to read; the author's technique makes readers feel at ease and gradually draws them into his life. Many people despise themselves as a result of constant maltreatment that has harmed their psychological well-being, particularly their self-image, and this was no exception for Lewis. The book contains vulgar language and detailed descriptions of sexual scenes; hence it should not be given to young adults.
I have no dislikes for this memoir; to be honest, I have never heard a story of someone who descended into a dark life from childhood into violent sex, substance abuse, and even satanism. This memoir touched me, but thank God that on August 11, 2012, the Holy Spirit convicted him through the death of his dog Buzz. The feelings that come with this book are mostly dismal, yet it has the reader feeling a sense of sympathy and compassion for Lewis. This is because of his great storytelling. I will recommend this book to anyone who has had a dark life like the author's and hasn't taken any measures to come to know Jesus, who did that supernatural turnaround for Lewis that he didn't have to go to any support group or rehab. I will rate this book 5 out of 5 stars because I found no errors, it was well-written, and professionally edited.
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Don't Mind Me, I'm Just Having a Bad Life
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Lewis Kempfer's book Don't Mind Me, I'm Just Having A Bad Life is based on his own story. He discussed his life experiences beginning when he was four years old when he and his parents relocated to Colorado. Dennis' father, abused him physically, leaving him traumatized even as an adult. When Lewis' father abandoned them for another woman named Sharon, things got worse for his mother, who had to work extra hard as a single parent. Lewis grew up being sexually abused; at a young age, he started engaging in gay sex with Sonny, his stepmother's child. Growing up into a man, Lewis became addicted to acceptance in places and people, violent sex, and substance abuse. Trying to build a career in singing and acting, he moved to California and enjoyed a successful career for a time until he was diagnosed with HIV in 2007, due to his reckless lifestyle, but this didn't bring a stop to his addictive behaviors. Life got worse with his relationship with an S&M gay named Master Pain, which almost cost him his life and freedom. Still, he went even deeper into Satanism, searching for Satanic chants and prayers online. But with the help of Jesus, whom he has been running away from, he was able to come out and experience light even after spending so much time in the dark tunnel, mostly due to his unyielding behavior.
The cover page was one of the first things that attracted me to this book. It piqued my curiosity about what to expect. Seeing a gentleman try to hide his facial expression by covering himself with a happy mask exemplifies how many people suffering from depression camouflage themselves. This book has valuable lessons, and any reader who reads it will be able to take away something from the author's life experiences. Many people may relate to Lewis' story, whether they are gay or not, because it describes his road to acceptance. Despite his dislike for the church and loss of faith, Lewis was able to reconcile with God and accept that his story is a testimony to Christ saving him from himself. He confessed that he still hasn't gotten his route right, indicating that he is still in the process of becoming better. Don't Mind Me, I'm Just Having A Bad Life is easy to read; the author's technique makes readers feel at ease and gradually draws them into his life. Many people despise themselves as a result of constant maltreatment that has harmed their psychological well-being, particularly their self-image, and this was no exception for Lewis. The book contains vulgar language and detailed descriptions of sexual scenes; hence it should not be given to young adults.
I have no dislikes for this memoir; to be honest, I have never heard a story of someone who descended into a dark life from childhood into violent sex, substance abuse, and even satanism. This memoir touched me, but thank God that on August 11, 2012, the Holy Spirit convicted him through the death of his dog Buzz. The feelings that come with this book are mostly dismal, yet it has the reader feeling a sense of sympathy and compassion for Lewis. This is because of his great storytelling. I will recommend this book to anyone who has had a dark life like the author's and hasn't taken any measures to come to know Jesus, who did that supernatural turnaround for Lewis that he didn't have to go to any support group or rehab. I will rate this book 5 out of 5 stars because I found no errors, it was well-written, and professionally edited.
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