Wounded Wings: One Man's Secret Struggle

By Ronald Johnson and Jeanne Donovan

Book Overview

Wounded Wings: One Man's Secret Struggle tells the true story of Gilbert Johnson, a gifted and adventurous man whose remarkable achievements concealed the devastating effects of ten years of childhood sexual abuse.A martial artist, falconer, world traveler, and editor of Bruce Lee's legendary Tao of Jeet Kune Do, Gilbert lived a life few could imagine. He earned a black belt in karate, worked at Black Belt magazine, and practiced falconry in Iran and Saudi Arabia. Yet beneath his accomplishments lay childhood trauma that profoundly shaped his relationships, his sense of identity, and his unfulfilled dream of becoming a novelist.Written by his siblings, Jeanne Donovan and Ronald I. Johnson, Wounded Wings explores the lasting consequences of childhood sexual abuse and the painful contrast between outward success and private suffering. Through Gilbert's experiences, the authors illuminate how abuse can shape a life long after childhood has ended.More than a biography, Wounded Wings is also a call for awareness and prevention. The book includes expert handwriting analyses, information about recognizing warning signs of child sexual abuse, and resources intended to help parents, educators, and others protect vulnerable children.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0875659128
• ISBN13: 9780875659121
• Release Date: March 2025
• Publisher: Texas Christian University Press
• Length: 236 Pages
• Weight: 0.71 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"