Mulligan: The Journey of Dreams

By Nathanael S. Key

Book Overview

3rd Edition PPB Coming 2026
All 5 "novellas" in 1 complete set.

International Impact Book Awards (Oct 2024)
WINNER-Autobiography; Contemporary Fiction; Life Experiences; Memoir; Romance

American Book Fest Awards
WINNER-LGBTQ 2024 American Fiction Awards
"Best Book of the Year 2023" Finalist in 2 LGBT+ Categories
(14 total awards, 2022 - 2024)

One life. A permanent mask. And a pursuit of happiness that cost him everything.

A symphony of perseverance, poetry, and pain. Step inside Christopher's Grand Hall of Memories for a raw, poetic, rhythmic journey through the miracles, the malice, and the salt-stained silence that defined his life, his hidden love, and his silent, solitary struggle.

Follow Christopher's shadow into the quiet galleries of his mind as he guides you through a sacred archive of a life defined by a love that was as miraculous as it was forbidden. As "Curator," he invites us to see the artifacts of a life lived on the cusp of sacred bliss and brink of absolute, soul-crushing silence.

Driven by a relentless pursuit of happiness, love, and acceptance, Christopher's story is a testament to the human spirit's refusal to be broken. Within these walls, we witness his desperate search for a love that felt like the end of his rainbow, only to find himself navigating a military world that demanded a mask.

This is more than a coming-of-age story; it is a raw, often gritty, rhythmic account of a man who nearly lost his fight in the depths of the bottomless pit to his "Silver Savior," but found the courage to endure despite the sacrifices.

Ultimately, The Journey of Dreams is a testament to the absolute power of love in its most genuine form. It is a story of how a man grew to live behind a masquerade, disguising himself from a world that abused, abandoned, bullied, disowned, and denied him. In the end, it is about the strength it takes to finally lift the mask and discover the greatest gift in the universe: the truth of oneself.

Fully refined and expanded in this Third Edition-in honor of Trey's Heart (releasing soon-Christopher invites you to walk inside his memories. Witness the miracles, endure the malice, and discover how a shattered soul eventually finds the colors at the end of the rainbow.

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The story opens against the backdrop of a small, southern Mississippi town where the battle with his sexuality nearly claimed his life. Follow Christopher as he joins the United States Air Force-during an era that strictly enforced "Don't Ask, Don't Tell"-where he masters the art of the masquerade. In a world where a single slip could mean a dismissal, a disgrace, and a dishonorable discharge, he fights a silent war as he moves from the frozen plains of Nebraska to the remote, rugged, windmill-laden fields of northern Germany. Through it all, he clings to the clandestine love he shared with a boy named Trey, who would forever burn in his heart as the sun of his life.

The Journey of Dreams is for anyone who has ever had to wear a mask, anyone who has ever lost their way, and anyone who still believes in the power of a promise.

Step inside the Hall. Experience the Echoes. Find the end of the rainbow.
Dedicated to all those who have struggled to let their true colors shine.

REVIEW:
"The author is a gifted and eloquent writer, constructing Christopher's story like a beautiful mosaic, fitting together the many stages of his journey as he revisits his Grand Hall of Memories... Every stop on his] itinerary invites the reader to explore the beauty and passion of his search..."

TW:
Not intended for young/sensitive audiences. See TW in front matter.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B09WQBJMQ3
• ISBN13: 9798420929537
• Release Date: March 2022
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 396 Pages
• Weight: 1.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"