Author And Child Abuse Victim Pens Hard-Hitting, Graphic Book On

His Rape And Sexual Abuse As A 6-Year-Old Boy

Vernon Ennels Aims To Inspire Other Child Sexual Abuse Victims To Come

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Page six of Vernon Ennels, Jr. book, THERE’S SOMETHING YOUR SON NEEDS TO
TELL YOU, reads, “I still remember his face, his breath, and hear his voice demand me
to lie on my stomach. He would down my pants my mother so proudly dressed me in.
And then my Superman underwear…When he was done, he walked me to school and
warned me, ‘If you tell anyone, I’ll kill your mother.’”
Author Vernon Ennels, Jr. lived with the horrible secret of being sexually abused and
ashamed for some 40 years before he was able to recently summon the courage to tell
his own family. “Studies show that one in six men have been sexually abused,” said Mr.
Ennels. “Most are afraid to talk about it.”
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This book reflects the experiences of males, specifically black males, but encourages
both men and women and those from various racial backgrounds to recognize the signs
of sexual and mental abuse and to combat the epidemic. “My book,” emphasized Mr.
Ennels, “is a mirror of my abuse to shed light on an on-going issue to inspire others to
take immediate action when they suspect child sexual abuse. #Saveoursons is my
mission to help spread awareness and spark change to save current and future victims
of sexual child abuse.”
Forty-something Vernon Ennels, Jr. says his new book THERE’S SOMETHING YOUR
SON NEEDS TO TELL YOU is an “open letter” that prompts other men to step forward
and share their very own experiences of child sexual abuse in order to save other young
boys from the hands of an abuser.
“My book is more than a book…it is a movement inspired by #MeToo and Black Lives
Matter. My moniker ‘Save Our Sons’ encourages discourse and social activism to help
boys and men who have been sexually abused,” said Mr. Ennels. “Many, many people
believed these victims were lying, making up a story for attention. Since I am a certified
‘non-celebrity’ I wrote my book for every child abuse victim out there who is terrified of
stepping forward.”
About Vernon Ennels
Vernon Ennels grew up in Baltimore, Maryland and now makes Arizona home for he
and his family. After a long day at work in the business world…he found that writing his
book was most productive in the evening hours sitting by his swimming pool. Vernon
holds a BS and an MBA in Business Management. “I was inspired to write my book
thinking of my own six-year-old son,” he asserted.
THERE’S SOMETHING YOUR SON NEEDS TO TELL YOU
Hard Cover $21.99; ISBN 978-1-5456-6519-0
Soft Cover $13.49; 13: 978-1545665206
Published Xulon Press April 16, 2019
140 pages
Available on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/Theres-Something-Your-Needs-
Tell/dp/1545665192 Also, https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/theres-something-your-
son-needs-to-tell-you-vernon-ennels-jr/1131477027?ean=9781545665190 and
https://www.xulonpress.com/bookstore/bookdetail.php?PB_ISBN=9781545665190 and
www.vernonennels.com
Author website: www.vernonennels.com Face Book:
https://www.facebook.com/vernon.ennels Twitter: @Vernonennels
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July 2019

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310-471-5764 in Los Angeles; Email:cbarrett@thebarrettco.com

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