Conversations with Vii On Papa Being's Big Waters Tour Bus: The Spiritual Journey of Recovery of a Sexually Abused Child

Conversations with Vii chronicles the journey of two men: one a pastor and author - the other man deeply wounded by childhood sexual abuse and a lifetime burden of shame. The book is based on a series of conversations over a nine-month period that trace the recovery of Vii Maurice and the insights and growth in understanding by Phil Leftwich, a retired Presbyterian pastor. It traces the development of a friendship based on mutual trust and a desire to capture Vii's life story as a means of helping others know there is hope beyond shame, and healing beyond woundedness. The "conversations" take the co-authors beyond the depths of "hell on earth" and into the sunlight of redemption. Conversations is written as a gift to others who have experienced the same despair and hopelessness. It is dedicated to all who survive and find wholeness from their abuse as a testimony that healing and release from a life of shame is possible. It is highly recommended reading for all who suffer from lives scarred by sexual, physical, emotional and spiritual violation.