David Giffen's award-winning memoir, 'Redemptive Trauma: Confession of a Defrocked Priest,' is a compelling narrative of redemption. Through candid storytelling, David bravely confronts his past, offering a beacon of hope for others on their healing journeys. This poignant memoir is a testament to the power of resilience and the triumph of the human spirit.
The book is a memoir; a eulogy to both the first half of my life and my life as an ordained Anglican priest. It is a book about male vulnerability and learning the deep value of empathy, while tackling mental health and the associated stigma, which often buries those who suffer. I tell stories about sex, drugs, alcohol and abuse, through the lens of grace, mercy and love. This book is about generational trauma and rediscovering family. Ultimately, Redemptive Trauma is about reconciling hope, and calling home prodigals of all kinds.