"This book is therapy for anyone who needs it, and a re-affirmation for all that hope is never lost." - Joel Eisenberg "This memoir is one of the most candid that I've read" - Writer's Digest "When picking up this book, the reader has no idea how impact-full it will be. There is no way to even imagine what journey is ahead." - UK blogger, Kate Brandall 
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How does a troubled, black, gay youth from the Deep South grow up to become one of the most respected new journalist in the country?
Every day, millions of people lose sight of their dreams when life's curveballs knock them off their feet and out of the game. But that was not the case for Lawayne Orlando Childrey, who has endured some of the most horrific trauma imaginable, including childhood sexual abuse, depression, violent and tragic deaths, a crack cocaine addiction, and an HIV diagnosis. With the grace of God, along with hard work and determination, Childrey beat the odds and became an award-winning and respected news journalist—a dream he carried since childhood. In his compelling autobiography, Peeling Back the Layers, Childrey demonstrates his ability to persevere during times of immense adversity by relying on the faith instilled in him as a child. His story is a beautiful beacon of hope for those carrying burdens that seem too heavy to bear." |