Bluesman

"Bluesman" is one man's story of tragedy, turbulence, and eventual triumph. Filled with truth, sincerity, and even some humor, this compelling autobiography reveals the intimate details of the author's personal experiences with childhood trauma and sexual abuse along with how the exposure to these horrors affected his life.

"Bluesman" is one man's story of tragedy, turbulence, and eventual triumph. Filled with truth, sincerity, and even some humor, this compelling autobiography reveals the intimate details of the author's personal experiences with childhood trauma and sexual abuse along with how the exposure to these horrors affected his life. With a goal of serving as a beacon of hope for those who may have experienced similar childhood situations, this book is written to let the readers know that there is hope. Recovery is possible, no one should be forced to live with the uncomfortable and sometimes debilitating manifestations of the secrets that they have tried to, for so many years, lock away in their minds, their bodies, and their souls. "Bluesman" tells not just the tales of abuse but focuses on how anyone can overcome the roadblocks of negative childhood experiences and move on to live a life filled with happiness, success, peace, and calm. This is a truly inspirational story told through tragic and sometimes humorous personal accounts of the author's life.

Brian Tingle is a blues artist, comedian, and now an author. In this, his first published volume, Brian gives readers an inside, front row seat to his journey in healing and recovery from the trauma of childhood sexual abuse and also from his alcoholism brought on by this trauma. A story told with humor and filled with determination, it is Brian's hope that getting his story out will serve as a beacon of hope for other men who are still suffering from past traumas and wrestling with their internal demons. Born in Baltimore, Brian now happily resides in Ocean City, MD.