American society is in the midst of a crisisan epidemic of violence secrets and shame. The victims reside in every town on every street. Finding it easier to remain in denial than to confront this reality the public minimizes the emotional aftermath of sexual abuse of children and provides few programs to help heal those afflicted. Recounting the authoramprsquos journey through a minefield based on his own denial Boys Donamprsquot Tell takes a subjective look back at a life distorted by the effects of childhood sexual abuse and offers insight on why victims find it so difficult to ampldquojust get over it and move on.amprdquo Through the eyes and emotions of the author this book reveals his abuse as a teenager by a trusted minister and mentor then recounts years of therapy a formal complaint to The Church and a lawsuit settled in mediation. Excruciatingly honest Boys Donamprsquot Tell creates an openness that can facilitate healing in others giving a voice to an estimated 20 million male survivors and offers loved ones professionals church and organizational leaders the opportunity to understand the impact of child sexual abuse. As one reader put it ampldquoYou have been through so much conquered so much lost so much and still have far to go. I was moved to tears. At times I felt I was eavesdropping. This is a tragic story filled with hope for justice and healing.amprdquo