Not in my father's house -- Running away -- Lost and found -- It's over -- Mr. Beautiful -- High roller -- Temptations -- Gym encounters -- Sexing the pastor -- Looking for love.
Summary
"If Only You Knew" tells a compelling story of Xaviar, a young man struggling ot find himself while contending with an abusive father, a loving mother, and siblings who neither understand nor empathize the struggle Xaviar is enduring. The tightly-written story follows Xaviar from coast-to-coast, with escapes from the alcoholic abusive father and the personal journey as he seeks to discover his own identity and sexuality. Throughout it all, "If Only You Knew" puts the reader in the shoes of Xaviar, providing insight into a life like none other; a life in which the gay, straight, and religious communities intertwine to create a story that is rich and revealing. Xaviar's loves, fears, hopes, and dreams all come to life as the reader makes the journey with a protagonist as complicated as any in modern literature. Xaviar's life story is authentic and will grab readers from the first sentence taking them on a journey through many of the most pressing social issues of the day.
