My Darlin' John is a twisted family story spanning three generations, told through the eyes of the two main characters, an uncle, and his long-lost nephew. A series of tragic events leads Uncle John into isolation before his nephew Pete shows up at his hospital bedside 17 years later. The two attempt to rekindle their relationship after the estrangement, while seeking to understand the past. Pete soon finds he has more questions than answers. As the story unfolds, we see unique perspectives on the human condition, while navigating the ups and downs associated with love, addiction, loss, suicide, religious trauma, depression, mercy, and forgiveness. My Darlin' John is inspired by a true story, about a textbook 'American Dream' family, shattered by grief and the various ways we cope. This novel is written by cycle breakers, for cycle breakers.
My Darlin' John is a twisted family story spanning three generations, told through the eyes of the two main characters, an uncle, and his long-lost nephew. A series of tragic events leads Uncle John into isolation before his nephew Pete shows up at his hospital bedside 17 years later. The two attempt to rekindle their relationship after the estrangement, while seeking to understand the past. Pete soon finds he has more questions than answers. As the story unfolds, we see unique perspectives on the human condition, while navigating the ups and downs associated with love, addiction, loss, suicide, religious trauma, depression, mercy, and forgiveness. My Darlin' John is inspired by a true story, about a textbook 'American Dream' family, shattered by grief and the various ways we cope. This novel is written by cycle breakers, for cycle breakers.
