For over ten years Anthony Outen has been mentoring young people who find themselves living his life story─ a story of living with the invisible pain of never knowing or having a relationship with their father. Outen’s letters will take you on an emotional journey as he shares his inner feelings, insecurities, and the invisible pain he shielded for years. The secrets surrounding his father’s true identity made him feel inferior until he channeled his pain into positive energy to help others. His rare approach to internal healing has the potential to change how we relate to a hurting generation, and bring understanding to the invisible pain of those living without the love and guidance of a father. Outen’s letters have become more than a tool to heal his pain, but words of encouragement to others that share his pain. These letters speak with conviction and courage to those that struggle with pain caused by dark family secrets. Though these secrets have bred rejection, pain, and resentment, his words through tears and laughter will inspire you to believe, and know that the favor of God always prevails even when victory looks impossible.
In "A Touch of Your Presence" are words that would inspire, encourage and strengthen one's soul when faced with challenges and difficulties and to know the awesomeness of God's power.
Note: Since my husband's cancer surgery 4/25/05, this book content has been integrated into the public speaking content for audiences interested in a sassy approach to personal and/or community awareness events. Another chapbook on intimate love poet