Gregory John McKeen

Springs of Shame Gregory John McKeen

Springs of Shame is a courageously raw and honest story of a boy growing up in a small old mining town in apartheid South Africa.

Born in Springs in 1987, his earliest memories are at three years old when he is burnt with boiling milk. We follow him as he grows up with a father who works night shifts as a fireman and medic, and a mother who is nearly constantly in hospital. Through the journey we hear reflections on self-discovery, bigotry, religion, racism, death, trauma, sexual awakening and most importantly, shame.

While heart wrenching in places and devastatingly funny in others, it is a powerful read that should show others that they are not alone in their experiences. Nearly all of us can identify with one or another character in the book which makes it even more compelling.

Greg has advanced a brave narrative to transcend the difficult path of overcoming 'victimhood' to 'victorious'. This life changing and triggering memoir is guaranteed to inspire, educate and raise awareness on the importance of owning one's life story.