Book Synopsis
Robert Paul was a victim of horrific child abuse at the hands of his mother and assorted boyfriends from two till seven! His angels were his loving grandmother and Aunt Betty. Growing up in a small town in New Mexico was heaven as much as it was hell! Living like a vagabond, in shame, hiding his troubles deep inside, while keeping his mother a bay was a daily struggle! Suddenly, little Robert was uprooted to Los Angeles and thrust into an overwhelming new world! His mother (Lucinda) cruelly tormented him as he tried to make sense of his existence! With nowhere to run, he later turned to drugs and alcohol for comfort. Follow Robert Paul’s fantastic climb from the horrible world of abused children to a still troubled yet resourceful young man! Robert Paul describes and encompasses the power of observation throughout the Asleep (Drifting) series. This spellbinding hilarious tragedy is beyond magical, brought to life with Robert’s page-turning narrative!