The Contract of Love

By José Chaves

Through evocative storytelling and courageous introspection, "The Contract of Love" offers a rare glimpse into the intricate dynamics of fractured masculinity that passes from father to son, and the profound impact of love and forgiveness on the journey toward redemption.

Step into the turbulent world of a first-generation Colombian father consumed by alcoholism, narcissism, and toxic masculinity born of poverty and abuse, as his son embarks on a journey of self-discovery and transformation. This is the true story of how a son breaks free from the cycle of addiction and infidelity that has plagued his family for generations. But first, he must confront his own demons, and grapple with the weight of his father's legacy while striving to become the husband and father he never had.

"The Contract of Love" is a raw and poignant memoir that delves deep into the complexities of generational trauma, and the struggle some men must undertake to forge a path beyond the dysfunction of their fathers and find a life that is truly their own.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1480225541
• ISBN13: 9781480225541
• Release Date: November 2012
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 386 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"
• Grade Range: Preschool and higher