
Inspirational Memoir
The Book Review Directory (Rating–4 out of 5 stars): “Well-written and courageously honest, Thorns of Chester Street is a good fit for anyone looking to read an inspiring story.”
Kirkus Reviews: “A debut memoir chronicles a man’s struggle with his sexual identity and the ghastly abuse he suffered as a child. The author’s remembrance is disarmingly forthright, a courageous confessional that is moving for its honesty alone. Furthermore, he furnishes an important meditation on the reconciliation of homosexuality and Christian life. An affecting tale of triumph over brutal debasement.”
Amazon Customer Review: “Amazing life-story about strength, resilience, courage, and most of all, faith. I could not put this book down. To encounter abuse and neglect at every turn as a young boy and as an adolescent, this talented autobiographer describes, with great humility, how he discovers his strength and makes amends with dark beginnings and inner turmoil about his faith and sexuality. I highly recommend this book!”
AVAILABLE ON AMAZON (Rating 5 Stars): https://www.amazon.com/author/shawnalexnemeth
Proceeds from the sale of this book will benefit the Chester Street Foundation.
Wellness Coaching
EQUIPPING YOU TO BECOME THE BEST VERSION OF YOUR SELF!
- People who say they are happy 33%
- People who say they are extremely stressed 22%
- People who say they are not engaged in their jobs 52%
A wellness coach:
- GENERATES awareness by asking you the right questions
- EXPLORES the underlying factors and challenges of your daily life
- PRESENTS a variety of strategies and options to move you forward
- PROVIDES you with accountability in supporting action
“WELLNESS is a conscious, self-directed and evolving process of achieving full potential.”
– The National Wellness Institute

Chester Street Foundation
SHINING A LIGHT ON CHILDHOOD TRAUMA
We established the Chester Street Foundation to provide a voice for abused children and educate our community, particularly those on the front-lines of the issue. No child should have to live a life imprisoned by panic, rage, and helplessness. Please join us today in shining a light on childhood trauma so that abused children receive the treatment they deserve.
HOW YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE To find out more about how you can help, please visit our website: chesterstreetfoundation.org

Cardboard Treasure Box
The pounding of my heart was nearly as loud as the screams of my mother and sister. “Should I hide?” I wondered.

Stay On Your Own Mat
In a moment of clarity, I realized I had an important decision to make. Would I lean in to my discomfort—the place where the greatest growth comes—or run from it?
Contact Information
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“Stories teach us who we are and who we want to be.”
Shawn