Good Little Catholic Boy
An Average Man’s Big Religion Gone Terribly Wrong
By John Saunders
Contact:
John Saunders
2/2 Sunrise Crescent
Lennox Head, NSW 2478
eyenoticeyou@bigpond.com
(02) 66874601
DETAILS
Length: approx. 90,000 words
State of the Manuscript: Complete
WHAT IT’S ABOUT
Two key words
“Abuse and recovery”
One phrase summary
Big religion gone terribly wrong: on childhood abuse and institutional victimization.
250 words summary
A succinct literary portrait, Good Little Catholic Boy enfolds readers in the raw core of experiential
content. A voice of innocence, peace and an open heart tell the story of a tragic upbringing involving
sexual and physical abuse on scholastic grounds and at home. Experience a writer who brings his truth to
the table wholeheartedly, who has traveled the road of abuse, sought justice and healed.
Hot Points throughout the book offer a voice of support, first hand experience and practical genuine
guidance for all whose lives are touched by acts of abuse at any stage in life’s journey.
A detailed and in depth account discloses the process of communicating with family, selecting therapists,
approaching the legal system, navigating institutions and facing perpetrators. Hot Points assist with
selecting solicitors, making statements, and stress management throughout the process.
Good Little Catholic Boy is a journey of one man’s healing to inspire you on your own.
Offering loving insight, the author’s daughter and partner speak, bridging the family gaps created by
abuse. Shame silences those who have been abused. Now someone is speaking up about it. Here is a first
hand account of the first duty of care case presented in Australia to the Catholic Church and the amazing
outcomes that follow. A valuable resource for men, women, fathers, mothers, brothers, sons, mates,
mentors, partners, lovers and wives. Here is hope that healing and peace can be found despite the chaos.
Break the silence heal the shame. Spark a dialogue with your soul.
WHAT ARE THE MOST SUCCESSFUL TITLES IN THE GENRE YOU ARE WRITING IN?
Due to the broad nature of this category, the following are the closest titles, though none offer the scope
of information addressed in Good Little Catholic Boy.
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Beyond Betrayal
Richard B. Gartner
John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
May 13, 2005
$34.16 AUS online, $37.95 AUS in stores
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Raped In the House of God: The Murder of My Soul
Jim Parker
iUniverse
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Price:
not listed
$53.96 AUS online, $59.95 AUS in stores
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Broken Boys/Mending Men: Recovery from Childhood Sexual Abuse
Stephen D. Grubman-Black
The Blackburn Press
Dec 2002
$21.95US online, $51.26 AUS, $56.95 AUS in stores
OTHER COMPETING TITLES:
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Broken Boys/Mending Men: Recovery from Childhood Sexual Abuse
Stephen D. Grubman-Black
The Blackburn Press
Dec 2002
$21.95 US online, $51.26
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Victims No Longer: The Classic Guide for Men Recovering from Sexual Abuse
Mike Lew
HarperCollins Publishers Inc.
2004
$13.57 US online
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Don’t Tell: The Sexual Abuse of Boys
Michel Dorais
McGill-Queen’s University Press
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July 2002
$19.95 US online
WHY YOUR BOOK?
 Good Little Catholic Boy communicates the process of healing, both within one’s self and in
interaction with the outside world
 Written by someone who has walked the entire journey.
 Good Little Catholic Boy is a multifaceted support resource covering:
o Recalling Experiences
o Emotional trauma: impacts and implications
o Healing psychological, emotional, physical & spiritual abuse
o Therapists: selection and experiences
o Solicitors: selection and experience
o Family structure and stories
o Disclosing abuse to family
o Taking a case to court
o Making statements: what to consider
o Working with solicitors & the legal system
o Police reporting: interaction, perpetrators, statements
o Board of Education: institutions, people & past
o Churches & Religious Organizations: communication or not?
o Stress Management
o Parent-Child Relationships
o Partner & Spousal Relationships
o Daughter and partner reflections.
WHAT ARE THE SELLING POINTS? (up to 6 here)
 Multiple positioning strategies are available for the book based on the style it is written in & the
content. Whether is it sold as a story, a journey and personal account, a resource for self help, a
resource for the process of approaching the existing legal and religious legal system, as a guide
to assist partners or family members, or of course: all of the above.
 Institutional victimization is addressed broadening the category and market.
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Large audience: 1 in 6 boys are abused, an estimated 60 million survivors of sexual abuse in
America alone
Therapists likely to recommend: support resources increases rates of healing
Men’s groups and Men’s Associations provide a forum for additional sales.
Potential for author to conduct forums and facilitate sales. John has professional speaking
experience and previously owned a corporate training company
Business/Legal/Educational/Health Sectors will benefit from reading Good Little Catholic Boy
WHY DID YOU WRITE IT?
Good Little Catholic Boy is intended to support men in their quest for resolution in their hearts and in the
world around them. It is written to bring awareness to a common occurrence and voice to the shame that
silences those who have been abused.
The author was the first in Australia to bring a duty of care case against the Catholic Church. The author
can be sold as an expert in the process of dealing with sexual abuse both internally with the self and
externally with institutions.
HOW MANY DO YOU EXPECT TO SELL?
Expected sales:
WHO ARE YOU EXPECTING TO BUY IT?
Good Little Catholic Boy reaches out to men providing support from beginning to end of their journey
toward healing. This book is about so many men whether they are coping with childhood sexual abuse or
institutional victimization.
Interested Market:
- Abuse victims
- Partner’s of abuse victims
- Adult children of abuse victims
- Men’s Health & Wellbeing Associations Internationally
- Sexual Abuse Support Groups, independent from and within the healthcare system
- Teachers & Educators
- Therapists/Psychiatrists/Psychologists/Healers etc
- Policemen
- Solicitors
“This book gives insight to anyone in the process of coming up against an institution or abuse.”
“This book is about so many men….I’m sure you’ll find a piece of your story in the pages.”
“It can be difficult to understand where your partner is coming from, this will provide you with insight.”
“This will assist you in your practice, understanding more about what patients are experiencing.”
“Lawyers, Policemen, Educators: this provides insight into helping victims of abuse through the process”
CAN YOU SELL ANY?
The author can promote sales of Good Little Catholic Boy through forums, festivals, workshops and men’s
group meetings internationally. John formerly owned a corporate training company and has experience
running and presenting workshops which he can recommence to assist sales.
Additionally, through his network of contacts multiple sales can be achieved. Traveling the world to create
a documentary nearing launch on parenting opens up additional resources and promotional possibilities
for sales.
John currently owns a small advertising company and within a few years the Good Little Catholic Boy may
be advertised through this medium.
BIBLIOGRAPHY
None needed. Nothing cited but personal experience.
ENDORSEMENTS
The Author of ‘Raising Boys’ & ‘Manhood’, Mr. Steve Biddulph will provide endorsement to the cover and
or its preface.