*Blue Ink Review excerpt- Sean X Oljer ‘s memoir, Charlies’ Kid, is a story of monstrous child abuse, years spent alone on the streets, a hardscrabble adult life—and, ultimately, redemption. For all its horror and despair, Charlies’ Kid is an inspiring tale about redemption, kindness and nobility.

*Clarion Review excerpt- Sean X. Oljer’s fictionalized memoir Charlie’s Kid is extreme and unforgettable. Honest and unvarnished, Charlie’s Kid is a story in the best sense of the word, pulsing with lessons born from difficult experiences and told out of love, not for glory.

*Kirkus Indie Review excerpt- A debut novel, based on true events, about parental abuse, homelessness, and fatherhood. ...leaves readers with some indelible passages, ...A grim but emotionally raw portrayal of a harrowing existence.

*Dr. Anthea Amos, Dean, Milton Campus, Pensacola State College Review Excerpt- The story is riveting, horrifying, mesmerizing, and unforgettable. It haunts, and it inspires. It is a story you cannot escape whose imagery stays with you.

*Nazarene Pastor John Bergrenn- ...the hardest thing was to put the book down when I had other things to do. I unequivocally recommend this book.

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